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AUDI A32006 · 2.0L PETROL

AX06 AAU

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 2006 AUDI A3 is a PETROL vehicle with a 1968cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is taxed for road use. The latest recorded mileage is 134,297.

MOT
Valid
Expires 26/04/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/05/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 14 April 2025 at 128,637 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This momentary failure suggests a minor, easily rectified issue that was addressed prior to the retest, as the vehicle has since maintained a clean sheet through all subsequent annual inspections. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 117,099 miles and April 2025 at 128,637 miles, the car covered 11,538 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of neglect or sitting. This low annual mileage generally mitigates the wear associated with high-frequency drivetrain use, though it increases the likelihood of degradation in rubber-based components and seals due to age. Because the MOT record shows no recurring advisories or mechanical failures, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than acute wear and tear. A buyer must check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, which are common failure points for this generation of A3. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes and rubber boots for cracking or dry rot, as these components often perish over time regardless of the distance driven.

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65
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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:39:24 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 14 April 2025 at 128,637 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, despite an initial failure on the same day. This momentary failure suggests a minor, easily rectified issue that was addressed prior to the retest, as the vehicle has since maintained a clean sheet through all subsequent annual inspections. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between April 2022 at 117,099 miles and April 2025 at 128,637 miles, the car covered 11,538 miles, indicating a steady rate of use rather than long periods of neglect or sitting. This low annual mileage generally mitigates the wear associated with high-frequency drivetrain use, though it increases the likelihood of degradation in rubber-based components and seals due to age. Because the MOT record shows no recurring advisories or mechanical failures, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than acute wear and tear. A buyer must check for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches, which are common failure points for this generation of A3. Given the low mileage, inspect the suspension bushes and rubber boots for cracking or dry rot, as these components often perish over time regardless of the distance driven.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2006 Audi A3 (AX06 AAU) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2024 to April 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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