2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · VA06 BLX
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 166,505 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA06 BLX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2021
- 166,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VA06 BLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (VA06 BLX) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2006 model year cars.
- S tronic (DSG) Mechatronic FailureSerious
The mechatronic control unit can fail electronically or hydraulically, causing jerky shifts, loss of gears, or complete transmission failure.
- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
The plastic impeller on the water pump can strip or crack, causing coolant circulation loss and overheating even though the pump appears to spin.
- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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