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AY55 KJJ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,125 mi
Last recorded234,125 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KJJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 234,125 miles

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

both rear bump stops worn

both rear lower control arms worn/perished

Fail 13 Nov 2018 233,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94V snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 94V snow tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear bump stops worn

both rear lower control arms worn/perished

Pass 14 Nov 2017 224,399 miles

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

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers view of the road

light scratches to screen

Pass 23 Nov 2016 219,488 miles

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

light scratches to windscreen

Fail 23 Nov 2016 219,488 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view of the road

light scratches to windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2015 213,013 miles

crack in screen not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Nov 2014 201,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2014 201,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight OSR brake bind

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 185,394 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 162,039 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,574 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 134,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 114,195 miles

both lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

chip in screen

rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Nov 2010 113,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

both lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

chip in screen

rear tyres wearing slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,092 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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AY55 KJJ 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 66.7%.

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 AY55 KJJ, 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 AY55 KJJ registered?

AY55 KJJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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