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AJ56 DMO

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

171,273 mi
Last recorded171,273 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DMO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 171,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 155,838 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2018 141,397 miles

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 130,869 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 130,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn heavily on edges

rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 119,129 miles

front brake discs corroded on the inside

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2015 105,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 96,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs corroded on the inside

rear tyres 2.5mm and perished

rear wiper missing

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 24 Jan 2013 88,053 miles

Both outer cills are dented,

Rear tyres are starting to perish,

Pass 1 Feb 2012 79,045 miles

Some damage to sills underside, both sides.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,383 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,863 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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AJ56 DMO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AJ56 DMO, 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 AJ56 DMO registered?

AJ56 DMO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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