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PJ55 YJU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,838 mi
Last recorded148,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YJU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 148,838 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 148,837 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2016 139,894 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)

Oil leak ()

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2016 139,795 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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)

Oil leak ()

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2015 130,665 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake caliper wet but on application no leaks apparant

Fail 16 Oct 2015 130,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake caliper wet but on application no leaks apparant

Pass 12 Sep 2014 122,683 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 111,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 93,100 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 89,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,439 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 56,513 miles

both rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 27 Jan 2010 56,513 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,376 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 YJU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YJU, 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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PJ55 YJU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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