2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · HJ06 VFR
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 165,891 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ06 VFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 165,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ06 VFR 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 (HJ06 VFR) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HJ06 VFR Mileage History
- 22/04/2024150,396 mi
- 27/03/2025157,308 mi+6,912 mi
- 27/03/2025157,308 mi
- 07/04/2026165,775 mi+8,467 mi
- 10/04/2026165,891 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 7,884 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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