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AJ55 RWU

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,270 mi
Last recorded139,270 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RWU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 139,270 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 139,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTHSIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

REAR SUSPENSION COMPOMENT CORRODED

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly BOTHSIDES (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 138,174 miles

exhaust tail box heatshield insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,049 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 136,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear tyre slight out of shape

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 128,180 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 120,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 109,321 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 109,320 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 100,464 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 100,463 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake slight bind

o/s reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Dec 2017 86,145 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 86,142 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,660 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 11 Dec 2015 68,333 miles

engine cover fitted

osr brake binding

Pass 16 Dec 2014 62,335 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 56,883 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 56,883 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 52,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 46,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 39,623 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 39,623 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,349 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 24,034 miles

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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AJ55 RWU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ55 RWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 RWU registered?

AJ55 RWU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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