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AO56 CWJ

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,867 mi
Last recorded166,867 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 CWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 166,867 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seat belt buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 156,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flew joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 156,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flew joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 145,706 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 131,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,822 miles

both front tyres worn close to the limit

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,587 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 123,439 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 113,948 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

front flexi exhaust outer part loose but not leaking

petrol cap sealing ring perished

various small stone chips on screen zone A

Pass 5 Jun 2015 104,712 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 104,712 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 94,201 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,968 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 78,116 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 78,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,858 miles

minor engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 42,483 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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AO56 CWJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AO56 CWJ, 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 AO56 CWJ registered?

AO56 CWJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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