2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · VF55 AEK
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 145,928 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (21 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,928 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VF55 AEK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/11/2024
- 145,928 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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VF55 AEK Mileage History
- 17/11/2021129,104 mi
- 22/11/2022135,389 mi+6,285 mi
- 16/11/2023140,856 mi+5,467 mi
- 16/11/2023140,856 mi
- 12/11/2024145,928 mi+5,072 mi
Average of roughly 5,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VF55 AEK 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 (VF55 AEK) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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