2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · PY06 FTK
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 134,623 miles. MOT valid until 06 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY06 FTK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 134,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PY06 FTK 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 (PY06 FTK) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 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 (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))”.
PY06 FTK Mileage History
- 03/10/2024124,984 mi
- 03/10/2024124,985 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/2025129,821 mi+4,836 mi
- 16/09/2025129,823 mi+2 mi
- 19/09/2026134,623 mi+4,800 mi
Average of roughly 4,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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