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2006 AUDI A3
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- Registration VL02CRL
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 23 Mar 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,433 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Parking brake travel high
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower suspension arm bolts fitted incorrectly
- Offside Front Damage
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 158,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Damage
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 150,824 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 150,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil from turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,136 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,402 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wing corroded
- Offside stop light dim
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside headlamp image poor
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,154 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2023 11 Jun 202626 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 123,639 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
22 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 123,604 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- 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
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,597 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,402 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,270 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,008 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2018 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 75,595 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202624 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,529 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,353 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 56,885 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2014 11 Jun 202628 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 51,552 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2013 11 Jun 202614 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 44,534 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2012 11 Jun 202616 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,563 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2011 11 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,201 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2010 11 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!
VL02CRL was registered on 2006-02-10
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