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PF06 WJU

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,196 mi
Last recorded164,196 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF06 WJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 164,196 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 163,992 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2022 155,655 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 151,195 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 145,658 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 25 Jun 2020 145,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2018 133,256 miles

Both rear shock covers deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 133,256 miles

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

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

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

Both rear shock covers deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back of sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 116,573 miles

Central Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,462 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on NSR brake

Fail 19 Dec 2016 107,462 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on NSR brake

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,468 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Both rear tyres perishing between tread

Fail 7 Dec 2015 99,445 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Internal headlamp adjuster moved

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Both rear tyres perishing between tread

Pass 15 Dec 2014 94,202 miles

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Slight bind OSR brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 86,177 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,966 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,583 miles

o/s rear brake binding

slight play in rack

Fail 25 Jun 2012 58,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

o/s rear brake binding

slight play in rack

Pass 21 Jun 2011 42,775 miles

engine manegement light lit

Fail 25 Jun 2010 36,354 miles

Covers underbody

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 36,354 miles

Covers underbody

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,261 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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PF06 WJU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PF06 WJU, 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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PF06 WJU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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