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PJ56 VNS

2006 Audi A3

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,084 mi
Last recorded167,084 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VNS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 167,084 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 151,231 miles

Offside Front chassis has been modified

engine management light is on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 151,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front chassis has been modified

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Oct 2016 140,975 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 119,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,949 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 107,949 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 101,485 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs Slightly worn and corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,484 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs Slightly worn and corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 91,179 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,400 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 73,377 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 73,298 miles

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

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

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

engine under tray loose.

nearside front wheel arch liner broken.

vehicle snow covered on wheels,tyres,under wheel arches and front/rear suspension at time of test.

Pass 19 Dec 2009 51,515 miles

front brake pads worn to approx 4mm.

nearside front wheel arch liner broken.

rear brake pads worn to approx 3mm.

small crack in windscreen at nearside.

water in offside rear lamp.

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 VNS is a 2006 Audi A3 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VNS, 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 VNS registered?

PJ56 VNS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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