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2006 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration OV56RVC
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 02 Apr 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 166,360 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- windscreen chipped
- slight play in steering rack knuckles
- slight play in lower dog bone engine mounting
- slight oil leak
- reverse light not working
- both rear stub axles front mounting bushes perished and slight play
- both front shockers casings corroding around spring mounting cup
- both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perished and split with slight play
- all rear tie bars bushes perished and slight play
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 166,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- windscreen chipped
- slight play in steering rack knuckles
- slight play in lower dog bone engine mounting
- slight oil leak
- reverse light not working
- both rear stub axles front mounting bushes perished and slight play
- both front shockers casings corroding around spring mounting cup
- both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perished and split with slight play
- all rear tie bars bushes perished and slight play
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 154,384 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 147,461 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025 1 Jul 20263 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,263 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024 1 Jul 202631 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush allowing excessive movement of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,085 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre very badly worn on inner edges almost worn to cords . advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 140,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre very badly worn on inner edges almost worn to cords . advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 134,956 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner wing liner insecure
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 134,951 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner wing liner insecure
14 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,040 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021 1 Jul 202628 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,167 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020 1 Jul 202628 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,167 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,959 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 108,702 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 108,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (front bush) (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,749 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Handbrake high. (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads low (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened front discs worn (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s/f forward brush has play. (2.5.A.1c)
14 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,599 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushe of lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,671 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
12 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,435 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 1 Jul 20269 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 76,741 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 1 Jul 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,319 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 52,882 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,433 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 1 Jul 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!
OV56RVC was registered on 2006-10-28
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