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AJ56 UAB

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

206,620 mi
Last recorded206,620 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 206,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 206,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 188,005 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 168,965 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 152,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 132,012 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 132,012 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,614 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 125,614 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure, clip fractured (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 116,605 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,567 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 98,680 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Nov 2016 98,680 miles

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

Central stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 91,524 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 91,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre high level

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,540 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,974 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 59,140 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 45,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,305 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 35,305 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 23,449 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 UAB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UAB, 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 UAB registered?

AJ56 UAB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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