2006 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · FD06 DTO
2006 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 186,668 miles. MOT expired on 06 May 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 May 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,668 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD06 DTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2023
- 186,668 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD06 DTO MOT History
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 (FD06 DTO) between September 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Brake performance not tested due to condition of tyres and stop light, deceleromiter test needed perminant 4 wheel drive”.
FD06 DTO Mileage History
- 09/09/2021161,064 mi
- 14/01/2022162,181 mi+1,117 mi
- 26/01/2023186,177 mi+23,996 mi
- 08/05/2023186,668 mi+491 mi
- 08/05/2023186,668 mi
Average of roughly 15,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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