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AV56 DKO

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,093 mi
Last recorded97,093 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 DKO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 97,093 miles

engine oil leaking

Fail 17 Nov 2020 97,088 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2019 77,309 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 77,309 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 69,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 63,364 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs wearing/front brake application and release uneven 23% (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower arms rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

exhaust leak from turbo area JUST ACCEPTABLE RECOMMEND ATTENTION

nsf wheel arch liner /trim loose

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,459 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake application/release uneven 26%

ns lower sill lip damaged

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

signs of oil leak/coolant warning light on

Fail 3 Oct 2016 54,403 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf lower suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

front brake application/release uneven 26%

ns lower sill lip damaged

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

signs of oil leak/coolant warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 47,519 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nsr

fuel filter damp/staining,engine covers fitted signs of fluid staining/damp

ns windscreen washer poor

osf tyre worn inner edge,nsr tyre wearing inner edge and perishing

signs of oil leak

slight knock and play in steering rack tierod joints

Pass 30 Sep 2014 41,343 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,044 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 35,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil and coolant levels low.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,502 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2010 24,554 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 18,097 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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AV56 DKO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey 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 AV56 DKO, 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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AV56 DKO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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