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AF56 PWJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

183,117 mi
Last recorded183,117 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 183,117 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 176,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 162,779 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 3 Oct 2022 154,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 152,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 149,963 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 145,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 140,022 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 135,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 130,630 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 130,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 120,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 108,966 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 95,160 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 91,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 91,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 86,666 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chips in screen

damage on wheels

nearside inner c v boot split

wear on brake discs

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,718 miles

chips in screen

ligth damage to wheel rims and tyre sidewalls

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AF56 PWJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF56 PWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF56 PWJ registered?

AF56 PWJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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