2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · FY06 NLO
2006 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 179,963 miles. MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY06 NLO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 179,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY06 NLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (FY06 NLO) between March 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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 (19 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
FY06 NLO Mileage History
- 24/03/200976,325 mi
- 30/03/201083,691 mi+7,366 mi
- 16/03/201194,416 mi+10,725 mi
- 01/03/2012104,840 mi+10,424 mi
- 01/03/2012104,840 mi
- 22/03/2013113,263 mi+8,423 mi
- 24/03/2014117,682 mi+4,419 mi
- 25/03/2015123,169 mi+5,487 mi
- 30/03/2016128,484 mi+5,315 mi
- 12/04/2017132,036 mi+3,552 mi
- 10/04/2018147,253 mi+15,217 mi
- 10/04/2018147,253 mi
- 01/04/2019153,178 mi+5,925 mi
- 01/04/2019153,178 mi
- 01/09/2020159,555 mi+6,377 mi
- 01/09/2020159,555 mi
- 16/08/2021163,549 mi+3,994 mi
- 20/08/2021163,567 mi+18 mi
- 22/08/2022170,236 mi+6,669 mi
- 25/08/2023175,418 mi+5,182 mi
- 13/11/2024178,590 mi+3,172 mi
- 07/11/2025179,963 mi+1,373 mi
Average of roughly 6,234 miles per year across 22 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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