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AY56 KJE

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,433 mi
Last recorded173,433 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 KJE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 173,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 156,569 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 156,569 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 140,123 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 12 Nov 2019 128,909 miles

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge getting close to wear bars splitting inner sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2019 128,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge close to wear bars splitting inner sidewall

offside front tyre pressure low

offside front tyre worn inner edge damaged outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2018 115,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 106,051 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall has damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2017 106,051 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damage (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre of tread perished exposing cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre edge rub strip damaged close to canvas

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 97,562 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 88,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 76,038 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 59,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

refront tyres on 3mm ,rear tyres have very uneven wear

Pass 17 Oct 2012 44,116 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,122 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,219 miles

nsr tyre has nail in tread

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,348 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)

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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AY56 KJE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AY56 KJE, 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 AY56 KJE registered?

AY56 KJE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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