2006 Audi A3 2.0L Diesel · ML56 MZP
2006 Audi A3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 185,808 miles. MOT expired on 12 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML56 MZP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2024
- 185,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML56 MZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (ML56 MZP) between September 2009 and February 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 12 February 2024 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
ML56 MZP Mileage History
- 24/09/200976,256 mi
- 24/09/200976,256 mi
- 08/09/201090,132 mi+13,876 mi
- 02/09/2011102,705 mi+12,573 mi
- 17/09/2012115,482 mi+12,777 mi
- 17/09/2012115,482 mi
- 29/11/2013123,716 mi+8,234 mi
- 14/11/2014128,340 mi+4,624 mi
- 30/11/2015133,636 mi+5,296 mi
- 30/11/2016135,032 mi+1,396 mi
- 25/11/2017146,071 mi+11,039 mi
- 25/11/2017146,073 mi+2 mi
- 28/11/2018152,185 mi+6,112 mi
- 30/11/2019160,946 mi+8,761 mi
- 11/01/2021163,819 mi+2,873 mi
- 11/01/2021163,819 mi
- 10/02/2022171,777 mi+7,958 mi
- 13/02/2023178,451 mi+6,674 mi
- 12/02/2024185,806 mi+7,355 mi
- 12/02/2024185,808 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,616 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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