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AJ56 DMU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,267 mi
Last recorded138,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DMU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 138,267 miles

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers belt buckel slight damage still operates (7.1.2 (d))

undertrys fitted to vehicle underchassis

Fail 3 Jan 2019 138,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r reg light inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers belt buckel slight damage still operates (7.1.2 (d))

undertrys fitted to vehicle underchassis

Pass 3 Jan 2018 124,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 113,561 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 113,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 100,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 100,336 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,165 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,858 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to break apart

Pass 31 Oct 2012 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,939 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,609 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,828 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slight damage

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 DMU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ56 DMU, 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 DMU registered?

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

Is AJ56 DMU safe to buy?

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