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AK56 NLJ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,608 mi
Last recorded155,608 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 155,608 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 146,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 137,340 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 137,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 goodyear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,463 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 117,499 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 117,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 91,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no emission recorded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,994 miles

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

no emission recorded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,593 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 64,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 52,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,490 miles

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

rear wiper smearing rear screen

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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AK56 NLJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK56 NLJ, 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 AK56 NLJ registered?

AK56 NLJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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