2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · LA55 AUJ
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 165,355 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 AUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2024
- 165,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA55 AUJ Mileage History
- 01/03/2022144,191 mi
- 06/03/2023152,268 mi+8,077 mi
- 17/03/2023152,414 mi+146 mi
- 13/03/2024168,979 mi+16,565 mi
- 25/03/2024165,355 mi-3,624 mi
Average of roughly 10,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
LA55 AUJ 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 (LA55 AUJ) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2024 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 (12 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible aftermarket HID fitted (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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