2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · LA55 LWL
2006 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 170,402 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA55 LWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 170,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LA55 LWL Mileage History
- 08/04/2024162,773 mi
- 28/03/2025164,529 mi+1,756 mi
- 28/03/2025164,529 mi
- 02/04/2026170,402 mi+5,873 mi
- 02/04/2026170,402 mi
Average of roughly 3,848 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA55 LWL 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 LWL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 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: Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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