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AJ56 VCO

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

163,241 mi
Last recorded163,241 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 163,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 157,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

underneath obsecured by undertarys

Pass 6 Aug 2016 151,396 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 144,611 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/f

Pass 18 Jul 2014 140,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 137,162 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2013 137,162 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 127,570 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 127,570 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 113,538 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 97,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 81,904 miles

1.windscreen crack out of swept area. 2.offside rear tyre side wall damaged has small tear. 2. nearside front tyre side wall damaged chunk out of rim protecter. 3.both front tyres getting low 3mm

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 VCO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

AJ56 VCO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is AJ56 VCO safe to buy?

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