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AJ56 VAE

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,633 mi
Last recorded149,633 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 149,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear 225-40-18 tyre worn

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

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

under tray damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2018 149,633 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear 225-40-18 tyre worn

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

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

under tray damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2017 140,833 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 135,808 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 130,099 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 122,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 114,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 111,028 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 111,028 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 101,333 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 101,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 110,064 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,272 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 VAE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

AJ56 VAE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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