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2006 Audi A3 Special Edition 1.6L Petrol · BIG 3293

BIG 3293

2006 Audi A3 Special Edition (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 152,740 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A3 SPECIAL EDITION
Year / Origin
2006 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 09 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
152,740 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 09 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2006
Engine
1595cc

BIG 3293 Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
  • 152,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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! Older vehicle
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BIG 3293 Mileage History

  1. 14/11/2021143,224 mi
  2. 07/12/2022145,233 mi+2,009 mi
  3. 22/07/2024147,149 mi+1,916 mi
  4. 30/07/2025152,658 mi+5,509 mi
  5. 11/09/2025152,740 mi+82 mi

Average of roughly 2,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BIG 3293 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 05:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 Special Edition (BIG 3293) between November 2021 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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