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AV06 UKF

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,944 mi
Last recorded178,944 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 UKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 178,944 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 178,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 169,702 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 169,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 157,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 142,429 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 132,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine poor running

nearside rear shock cover detached

Fail 23 Apr 2021 132,411 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear shock cover detached

engine poor running

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 127,735 miles

advise front brake hoses perished

engine oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber cover detached

Fail 6 May 2020 127,735 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

advise front brake hoses perished

engine oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber cover detached

Pass 8 Apr 2019 120,745 miles

coolant low

emissions tested to plate limit of 1.0,fast pass @ 0.74

front wishbones rear bushes perished/splitting

n/s/r shock dust cover detached

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 8 Apr 2019 120,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

coolant low

emissions tested to plate limit of 1.0,fast pass @ 0.74

front wishbones rear bushes perished/splitting

n/s/r shock dust cover detached

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,202 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 110,202 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 105,075 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush slightly perished

Oil leak ()

Undertray fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,548 miles

child seat fitted

nearside rear brakes needs ajust or repair

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,715 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 88,715 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 78,632 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 59,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 50,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 40,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2009 32,264 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AV06 UKF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV06 UKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV06 UKF registered?

AV06 UKF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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