2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FD56 OSO
2006 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 173,596 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD56 OSO Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 173,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 OSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (FD56 OSO) between December 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
FD56 OSO Mileage History
- 04/12/200929,369 mi
- 03/12/201030,845 mi+1,476 mi
- 03/12/201030,845 mi
- 10/12/201131,778 mi+933 mi
- 23/11/201233,210 mi+1,432 mi
- 23/11/201233,210 mi
- 28/11/201335,707 mi+2,497 mi
- 21/11/201438,570 mi+2,863 mi
- 03/12/201544,945 mi+6,375 mi
- 21/11/201654,120 mi+9,175 mi
- 05/01/201869,092 mi+14,972 mi
- 05/01/201869,092 mi
- 29/10/201878,906 mi+9,814 mi
- 30/10/201878,911 mi+5 mi
- 21/10/201993,276 mi+14,365 mi
- 23/10/201993,377 mi+101 mi
- 20/10/2020106,693 mi+13,316 mi
- 28/09/2021118,478 mi+11,785 mi
- 07/10/2021118,848 mi+370 mi
- 18/10/2022132,422 mi+13,574 mi
- 09/10/2023144,255 mi+11,833 mi
- 13/10/2023144,348 mi+93 mi
- 24/10/2024154,479 mi+10,131 mi
- 17/10/2025162,904 mi+8,425 mi
- 24/10/2025163,058 mi+154 mi
- 13/10/2026173,596 mi+10,538 mi
Average of roughly 8,556 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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