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2006 AUDI A3
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- Registration OV55ZLN
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 07 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,480 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,756 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 115,312 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 115,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,843 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,760 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,920 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone 'A' less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 93,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone 'A' less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 87,098 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perished
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
29 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 87,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Also perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Fuel cap seal perished
- Exhaust heat shield loose at rear
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,090 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak Possibly water pump ()
- Fuel cap seal perished
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 75,030 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,113 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,880 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2016 26 Jun 202616 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 58,223 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202630 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,676 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,244 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013 26 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 38,734 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 26 Jun 202630 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,209 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2011 26 Jun 202624 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 25,148 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2010 26 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV55ZLN was registered on 2006-01-17
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