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AJ56 HWF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 159,059 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 158,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 143,278 miles

Front Tyres outer walls have cut.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 143,277 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyres outer walls have cut.

Pass 9 Dec 2017 131,228 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 127,690 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,426 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 124,285 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 121,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2013 113,569 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2012 105,596 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,596 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,658 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,078 miles

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,371 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 HWF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HWF, 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 HWF registered?

AJ56 HWF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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