2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · AK56 JBV
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 99,117 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2021.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK56 JBV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2020
- 99,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK56 JBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (AK56 JBV) between September 2009 and October 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AK56 JBV Mileage History
- 24/09/200920,214 mi
- 30/09/201025,346 mi+5,132 mi
- 29/09/201132,115 mi+6,769 mi
- 05/10/201242,419 mi+10,304 mi
- 09/11/201351,999 mi+9,580 mi
- 01/11/201460,975 mi+8,976 mi
- 03/07/201564,225 mi+3,250 mi
- 16/06/201676,607 mi+12,382 mi
- 17/06/201676,607 mi
- 18/08/201780,927 mi+4,320 mi
- 22/08/201780,973 mi+46 mi
- 14/08/201884,346 mi+3,373 mi
- 11/10/201991,206 mi+6,860 mi
- 17/10/201991,213 mi+7 mi
- 05/10/202099,106 mi+7,893 mi
- 14/10/202099,117 mi+11 mi
- 20/10/202099,117 mi
Average of roughly 7,126 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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