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PJ56 CNA

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

175,234 mi
Last recorded175,234 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 CNA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 175,234 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 175,231 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate missing on dash (0.1 (a))

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim all tyres (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 156,512 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 156,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

eml lamp on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 154,768 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 154,768 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 18 May 2016 154,573 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

engine check light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 147,682 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 147,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 139,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 139,001 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 129,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2013 129,180 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 123,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 123,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 105,620 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 105,620 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,224 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 CNA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJ56 CNA, 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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PJ56 CNA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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