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AV06 UKT

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,261 mi
Last recorded234,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 UKT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 234,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 234,261 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 231,567 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 231,567 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 218,121 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 218,121 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 205,019 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 204,926 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 183,757 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 163,331 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 144,621 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 144,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 133,795 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 133,793 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2017 116,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2017 116,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 101,972 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 92,214 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f fog light cracked

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 27 Oct 2012 67,813 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 53,348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 43,968 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 32,923 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 32,198 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 UKT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 UKT, 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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AV06 UKT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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