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AV06 ZDO

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,146 mi
Last recorded231,146 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ZDO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 231,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 214,045 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 214,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose section (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 190,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 172,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 154,699 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 137,997 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 128,082 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 28 Apr 2015 128,082 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

oil level on minimum

Fail 27 May 2014 120,426 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 27 May 2014 120,426 miles

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

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

oil level on minimum

Pass 9 May 2013 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2013 113,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 101,798 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,003 miles

205/55/16

N/S/F TYRE ON 1.8 MM

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT OF 1.6MM

SLIGHT NOISE ON O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,706 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.9mm

o/s/r tyre 1.8mm

tracking

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2010 67,706 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre 1.9mm

o/s/r tyre 1.8mm

tracking

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2009 29,904 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 ZDO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 ZDO, 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 ZDO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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