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AJ56 NPU

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,423 mi
Last recorded183,423 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NPU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 183,423 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 183,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 172,835 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 172,835 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 165,874 miles

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

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

Fail 1 Feb 2018 165,874 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f outer cv boot has a slight leak of grease

Pass 26 Jan 2017 158,181 miles

Front Windscreen has light scratching from old defective wiper blade

Lower engine and body covers fitted hiding some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread and walls cracked

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper engine cover fitted hiding some testable items

Fail 26 Jan 2017 158,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen has light scratching from old defective wiper blade

Lower engine and body covers fitted hiding some testable items

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread and walls cracked

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper engine cover fitted hiding some testable items

Pass 6 Feb 2016 142,198 miles

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

nearside rear shock dust cover missing

Pass 1 Feb 2015 137,322 miles

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

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

child seat

front wing dented

Fail 31 Jan 2015 137,322 miles

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

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

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

child seat

front wing dented

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 125,657 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,886 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 99,879 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,947 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 NPU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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