2006 Audi A3 1.9L Diesel · SH56 FDK
2006 Audi A3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 187,888 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Dec 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH56 FDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2023
- 187,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH56 FDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (SH56 FDK) between October 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2023 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 (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine mounting bracket excessively loose front to centre (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”.
SH56 FDK Mileage History
- 27/10/2021181,820 mi
- 27/10/2021181,820 mi
- 13/02/2023187,888 mi+6,068 mi
- 15/02/2023187,888 mi
Average of roughly 4,653 miles per year across 4 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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