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AY56 XOJ

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

143,018 mi
Last recorded143,018 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 143,018 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 137,621 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 131,773 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,298 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 127,298 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 124,480 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Jul 2020 124,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,475 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 109,030 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 108,814 miles

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

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

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

O/S/R Brake slight bind

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 100,603 miles

NOTE: Smell of fuel from vehicle but no leak found at time of test also engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock is leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake starting to stick

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 100,603 miles

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

Offside Lower Fuel system component insecure On underside of vehicle (7.2.1)

NOTE: Smell of fuel from vehicle but no leak found at time of test also engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Shock is leaking

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And approx 40% of road tyre worn below 1.6mm recommend new tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake starting to stick

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 96,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge also perrishing

Fail 29 Dec 2014 88,228 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)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,228 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,316 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres slightly perished and tread slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2012 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 7 Dec 2011 57,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,136 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 46,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 33,799 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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AY56 XOJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AY56 XOJ, 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 XOJ registered?

AY56 XOJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AY56 XOJ safe to buy?

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