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PJ56 ECZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,616 mi
Last recorded97,616 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 ECZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,198 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,591 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 89,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 86,484 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,701 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 80,632 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 80,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 80,632 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 76,505 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,832 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,832 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,343 miles

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

near side frint and drivers side front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,256 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 61,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,611 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 36,158 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,853 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,456 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 ECZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ECZ, 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 PJ56 ECZ registered?

PJ56 ECZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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