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AV55 YFG

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,438 mi
Last recorded132,438 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YFG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 132,438 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 121,451 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at inner fixing band (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive more than one source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "a" under 100, not felt to be adversely affecting forward view at this point in time (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 121,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split at inner fixing band (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall chipped (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive more than one source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "a" under 100, not felt to be adversely affecting forward view at this point in time (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 107,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 101,066 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 85,650 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 85,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,566 miles

Offside rear tyre has some uneven wear and signs of seperation/cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2013 66,566 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre has some uneven wear and signs of seperation/cracking

Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 54,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,316 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 40,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 31,209 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 22,909 miles

rear tyres worn

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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AV55 YFG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AV55 YFG, 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 AV55 YFG registered?

AV55 YFG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is AV55 YFG safe to buy?

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