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PJ56 MPX

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,658 mi
Last recorded129,658 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 MPX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 129,658 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 124,088 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,422 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 110,046 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,142 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 93,052 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 87,472 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 81,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 75,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,719 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 58,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,962 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 48,747 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 42,924 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,924 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 36,842 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 30,550 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 23,356 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 MPX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MPX, 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 MPX registered?

PJ56 MPX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is PJ56 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ56 MPX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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