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AK56 PYJ

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,656 mi
Last recorded121,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 PYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 121,656 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 121,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 118,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 116,456 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slightly oil leak under the vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,757 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 105,899 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 97,652 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 97,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,358 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,352 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2017 91,238 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,292 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 84,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 75,816 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,725 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 50,069 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 46,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 38,518 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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AK56 PYJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK56 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK56 PYJ registered?

AK56 PYJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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