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PJ55 YKC

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,810 mi
Last recorded78,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YKC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 68,300 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45 R17 91W Pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,711 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front track control arm (dog bone) inner bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 57,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower front track control arm (dog bone) inner bush perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,115 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 48,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,052 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre's age cracked from side edge

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,826 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,826 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,690 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,922 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 19,367 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,698 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 YKC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

PJ55 YKC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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