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AJ55 YXH

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,436 mi
Last recorded191,436 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YXH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 191,436 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 182,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 170,779 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,856 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Window In Operative

Fail 19 Mar 2018 159,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Window In Operative

Pass 6 Mar 2017 148,067 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 134,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 134,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tracking out on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 117,564 miles

horn difficult to operate

some knocking on front suspension

Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,759 miles

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

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

horn difficult to operate

Fail 4 Feb 2014 99,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,742 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs slightly pitted on inside face

Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs slightly pitted on inside face

Fail 23 Jul 2011 65,802 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 65,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 56,972 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 44,211 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 YXH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YXH, 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 AJ55 YXH registered?

AJ55 YXH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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