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PJ55 YJW

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,444 mi
Last recorded74,444 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YJW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 74,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 70,364 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 65,827 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 61,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 56,134 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,430 miles

Brake warning light on

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 51,430 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 12 May 2018 49,349 miles

near side front tyre side wall damaged

off side front tyre side wall damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 6 May 2017 46,825 miles

brake warning light on dash

centre rear brake light not working

near side front tyre side wall damaged and splits by the tyre rim

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 6 May 2017 46,825 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

brake warning light on dash

centre rear brake light not working

near side front tyre side wall damaged and splits by the tyre rim

near side front wing mirror cracked

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 7 May 2016 41,951 miles

centre rear brake light not working

front bumper scratch marks

off side rear quarter scratch marks

off side rear seal damaged

Pass 9 May 2015 39,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 36,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light on dash (new brake fitted to vehicle)

nearside door mirror insecured glass held in place with tape

Pass 10 May 2014 36,705 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pads warning light on dash (new brake fitted to vehicle)

nearside door mirror insecured glass held in place with tape

Pass 25 Apr 2013 33,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2012 29,073 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2012 29,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 25,289 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,449 miles

report/advise both front tyres worn close to limit ?

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 YJW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

PJ55 YJW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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The MOT history for PJ55 YJW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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