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2006 AUDI A33.2L Petrol

M27 BAU

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 114,556 miles recorded, this Blue 2006 AUDI A3 runs on Petrol with a 3189cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT
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Expires 15/10/2026
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Fuel
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
3189cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a largely clean MOT history with the most recent test on 16 October 2025 returning a pass at 114,556 miles, indicating current roadworthy status per DVSA. A simultaneous failure on the same date at 114,566 miles shows no defects recorded, an irregularity that does not denote mechanical fault but requires verification. The maintenance trend across the five available tests from December 2022 to October 2025 is stable, with no advisories or defects logged. The Audi is twenty years old with 114,556 recorded miles, averaging roughly 5,700 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records show minimal use between December 2022 and October 2024, creeping from 105,673 to 106,404 miles across nearly two years. A sharper accumulation occurred in the subsequent twelve months, reaching 114,556 miles by October 2025, an addition of 8,152 miles. The sparse, clean test outcomes suggest the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the abrupt same-day fail with zero defects implies administrative anomaly rather than neglected upkeep. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a 2006 vehicle at this mileage demands physical scrutiny of age-related components. The buyer should examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion for structural integrity, as these items commonly degrade without triggering MOT advisories if within limits. Brake discs and calipers warrant inspection for binding or wear, given long periods of low use can promote seizure. Exhaust emissions and catalytic efficiency should be tested under load. The lack of recurring advisories points to either conscientious ownership or tests conducted under lenient conditions; verifying service history remains prudent. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician should confirm the anomaly of the 2025 failure and assess drivetrain condition.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a largely clean MOT history with the most recent test on 16 October 2025 returning a pass at 114,556 miles, indicating current roadworthy status per DVSA. A simultaneous failure on the same date at 114,566 miles shows no defects recorded, an irregularity that does not denote mechanical fault but requires verification. The maintenance trend across the five available tests from December 2022 to October 2025 is stable, with no advisories or defects logged. The Audi is twenty years old with 114,556 recorded miles, averaging roughly 5,700 miles per year, which is low for its age. The records show minimal use between December 2022 and October 2024, creeping from 105,673 to 106,404 miles across nearly two years. A sharper accumulation occurred in the subsequent twelve months, reaching 114,556 miles by October 2025, an addition of 8,152 miles. The sparse, clean test outcomes suggest the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the abrupt same-day fail with zero defects implies administrative anomaly rather than neglected upkeep. Despite the absence of flagged faults, a 2006 vehicle at this mileage demands physical scrutiny of age-related components. The buyer should examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion for structural integrity, as these items commonly degrade without triggering MOT advisories if within limits. Brake discs and calipers warrant inspection for binding or wear, given long periods of low use can promote seizure. Exhaust emissions and catalytic efficiency should be tested under load. The lack of recurring advisories points to either conscientious ownership or tests conducted under lenient conditions; verifying service history remains prudent. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician should confirm the anomaly of the 2025 failure and assess drivetrain condition.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2006 Audi A3 (M27 BAU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to October 2025.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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