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AU56 RFJ

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,111 mi
Last recorded148,111 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 148,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 129,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 112,324 miles

Advise offside front lower arm rear bush split and has slight movement.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Dec 2020 112,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise offside front lower arm rear bush split and has slight movement.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,448 miles

Advise offside front lower arm rear bush split and slight movement.

Advise offside front tyre worn inner edge and sidewall damage.

Fail 7 Nov 2019 108,448 miles

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

Advise both front lower arm rear bushes split and slight movement.

Advise offside front tyre worn inner edge and sidewall damage.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,960 miles

Advise both front lower arm rear bushes split and slight movement.

Advise nearside front lower arm front bush split and slight movement.

Advise offside front tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLSPLIT

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 99,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES OUTER SIDE WALLSPLIT

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER EDGE CORRODED

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,543 miles

Advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2016 95,541 miles

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

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

Advise front brake discs lipped and worn.

Advise rear brake discs corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2015 88,910 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,862 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 82,862 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2012 66,259 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 66,259 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 56,555 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 56,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 41,733 miles

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

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

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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AU56 RFJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AU56 RFJ, 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 AU56 RFJ registered?

AU56 RFJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AU56 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU56 RFJ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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