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AJ56 DMV

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,487 mi
Last recorded129,487 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,487 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,198 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2019 117,310 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 117,178 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 117,178 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 107,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions to clean to register

Fail 9 Oct 2018 107,636 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Emissions to clean to register

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,748 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,229 miles

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

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

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

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 83,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face 70% rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face 70% rust (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted unable to check n/s/r seat belt

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 5 Oct 2015 83,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face 70% rust (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face 70% rust (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted unable to check n/s/r seat belt

front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,883 miles

Front brake disc's heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,882 miles

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

Front brake disc's heavily corroded

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to the outer sidewall

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 72,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,457 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,646 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 33,278 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 DMV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DMV, 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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AJ56 DMV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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