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AJ56 NPV

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

220,333 mi
Last recorded220,333 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 220,333 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside sill heavily undersealed

Offside sill heavily undersealed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Dec 2023 212,060 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 199,146 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 184,897 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 172,172 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 161,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

rear wiper/washer not working

Pass 28 Dec 2018 152,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 136,468 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,130 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 123,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 112,392 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 101,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 91,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 81,035 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 69,255 miles

n/s outer c/v boot in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,152 miles

front brakes have slight imbalance

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 NPV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 NPV, 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 NPV registered?

AJ56 NPV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is AJ56 NPV safe to buy?

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