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PK56 FEF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

145,140 mi
Last recorded145,140 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 FEF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 145,140 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 143,464 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 143,464 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 141,629 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,855 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 133,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 133,345 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 124,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 113,928 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 103,009 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 100,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,309 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Oct 2014 88,227 miles

engine oil leak

front inner brake discs corroded

front inner brake pads worn thin

rear tyres close to limit and worn uneven

service light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 84,372 miles

front inner brake pads worn thin

nearside front inner brake disc corroded

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear tyres close to limit

traction control light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 76,493 miles

front and rear tyres all close to limit

front inner brake pads appear to be worn slightly thin

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,577 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,609 miles

front inner brake pads slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2009 47,461 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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PK56 FEF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 PK56 FEF, 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 PK56 FEF registered?

PK56 FEF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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