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AJ56 DPU

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,969 mi
Last recorded156,969 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,969 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 156,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emits blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 153,558 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 151,689 miles

Nearside Rear service brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 147,040 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just passed emmisions (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 147,040 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working new bulb fittted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users only just passed emmisions (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 147,005 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 146,921 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 142,507 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 142,507 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 137,365 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 131,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,140 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 111,626 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 97,849 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,512 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 56,844 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,844 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight Damage To Both N/S Tyre Outer Sidewalls

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 DPU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

Is AJ56 DPU safe to buy?

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