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PJ56 CMZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,397 mi
Last recorded111,397 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 CMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 111,397 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 111,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 104,758 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 91,200 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 86,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,897 miles

advise rear shock absorbers outer covers loose

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,897 miles

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

advise rear shock absorbers outer covers loose

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,064 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two lots of stone damage on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear rear heat shield has come loose above rear exhaust box

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two sections of stone damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight bind from nsr brake

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing around tread side wall joint (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,297 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,429 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall

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

exhaust flexi mount bracket fractured but secured

no smoke emitted

Fail 22 Oct 2016 61,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located incorrectly fitted (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located incorrectly fitted (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear tyre perished sidewall

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

exhaust flexi mount bracket fractured but secured

no smoke emitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,954 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,971 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 48,971 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,281 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 39,989 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 34,548 miles

low tone horn inop

Pass 21 Oct 2009 28,031 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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PJ56 CMZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 PJ56 CMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ56 CMZ registered?

PJ56 CMZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is PJ56 CMZ safe to buy?

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