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AJ56 NSV

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NSV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 141,956 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,423 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 135,605 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 134,784 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge’s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,050 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2018 111,832 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 104,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 96,716 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,515 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 84,366 miles

rear coil springs obscurred by lower suspension arms

Fail 15 Dec 2014 84,366 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

rear coil springs obscurred by lower suspension arms

Pass 7 Dec 2013 76,000 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 75,997 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,170 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,169 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 43,583 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,678 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres wearing on inside

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 NSV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

AJ56 NSV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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