2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · YC06 UUK
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 127,558 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,558 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC06 UUK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 127,558 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC06 UUK 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 (YC06 UUK) between August 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 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: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YC06 UUK Mileage History
- 30/08/2024117,979 mi
- 04/09/2025123,807 mi+5,828 mi
- 09/09/2026127,497 mi+3,690 mi
- 25/09/2026127,558 mi+61 mi
- 25/09/2026127,558 mi
Average of roughly 4,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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