2006 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · KS06 TWG
2006 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 173,616 miles. MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,616 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KS06 TWG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 173,616 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.
KS06 TWG 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 (KS06 TWG) between May 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KS06 TWG Mileage History
- 30/05/2022163,456 mi
- 25/04/2024170,547 mi+7,091 mi
- 17/04/2025172,249 mi+1,702 mi
- 17/04/2025172,249 mi
- 20/03/2026173,616 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 2,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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