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B21 JSN

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests44 (32 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,182 mi
Last recorded113,182 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 JSN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

32 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 113,182 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2025 115,921 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 108,444 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 110,880 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,493 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 92,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 92,555 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 89,036 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 86,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 83,591 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 83,591 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side's (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 81,493 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension beam

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,748 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 71,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 70,818 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear beam axle slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,220 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2018 64,205 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 63,096 miles

REAR BEAM AXLE CORRODED SLIGHTLY.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 55,738 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 55,738 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 59,547 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,057 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,621 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 56,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 43,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 51,943 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diesel test too clean

o/s/f tyre cuts inner wall

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,773 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 32,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 37,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 37,139 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,958 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 21,958 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 15,150 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 15,150 miles

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

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

nail in near side rear tyre & splitting between tread

off side rear tyre splitting between tread

Fail 28 Jul 2009 12,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,304 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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B21 JSN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 B21 JSN, 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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B21 JSN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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