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AE56 YDJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,420 mi
Last recorded203,420 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YDJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2022 203,420 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2021 199,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on inner edge 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake cable chaffed

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot missing

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge

Fail 28 May 2021 199,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot broken

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on inner edge 225/40/18 92y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear park brake cable chaffed

Offside Rear shock absorber dust boot missing

Offside Rear tyre worn and cracked on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2020 197,001 miles

o/s/r hand brake cable rusty

Fail 22 May 2020 197,001 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))

o/s/r hand brake cable rusty

Pass 17 May 2019 192,895 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 189,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 189,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 184,007 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 183,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 170,914 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords visible

Fail 2 Mar 2016 170,864 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge no cords visible

Pass 3 Jan 2015 153,218 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 151,613 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 151,613 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 140,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge to 0mm

Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,153 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 102,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,926 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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AE56 YDJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AE56 YDJ, 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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AE56 YDJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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