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AV06 YOL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,355 mi
Last recorded183,355 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2025 183,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper blade missing

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jan 2024 167,488 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over sub fame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 159,382 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 159,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade incomplete 12" blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 153,499 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 153,499 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 147,431 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perished

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished

engine misfire (lumpy?)

Fail 9 Jan 2021 147,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaitor perished

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes perished

engine misfire (lumpy?)

Pass 28 Dec 2019 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge , canvas nearly exposed

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Dec 2019 142,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge , canvas nearly exposed

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2018 128,700 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread & worn on inner edge getting close to inner cords 225/40/18 ()

Pass 5 Jan 2018 114,541 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,810 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose split to inner cords (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexable brake hose slightly perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear seatbelt checked with child seat in position

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,368 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 88,368 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 85,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,631 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 74,763 miles

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

Rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 20 Oct 2011 67,168 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,856 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 60,854 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 47,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise full undertray fitted not allowing complete inspection of underside

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 YOL 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 62.5%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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