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AJ56 DNX

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DNX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,637 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 132,634 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,282 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 129,280 miles

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))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 126,968 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 10 Nov 2022 125,034 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))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 125,018 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 25 Nov 2021 123,276 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 120,960 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 119,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 113,561 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 108,113 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 100,564 miles

Offside Rear Upper smounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 24 Nov 2016 100,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper smounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,187 miles

corrosion to exhaust

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 87,883 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,327 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,893 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 73,890 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,128 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 35,385 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 DNX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DNX, 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 DNX registered?

AJ56 DNX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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