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PJ55 YJF

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,339 mi
Last recorded169,339 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YJF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 169,339 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 169,332 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 163,523 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 156,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn

front discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 117,342 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,352 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 104,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box joint fractured

Fail 13 Mar 2013 104,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box joint fractured

Pass 26 Mar 2012 98,214 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side c v boot slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,204 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,671 miles

nsf tyre inner sidewall impact damage

nsr tyre inner sidewall impact damage

Fail 22 Feb 2010 56,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nsf tyre inner sidewall impact damage

nsr tyre inner sidewall impact damage

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,319 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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PJ55 YJF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PJ55 YJF, 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 PJ55 YJF registered?

PJ55 YJF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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