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PK56 UOB

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,341 mi
Last recorded154,341 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 154,341 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 154,314 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements Nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 147,110 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 138,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 135,245 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 132,889 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 127,524 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 122,192 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 115,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2015 108,480 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 90,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 67,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed/perished

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre inner edge scrubbed/perished

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2010 50,945 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,304 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 43,259 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 42,547 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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 UOB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOB, 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 PK56 UOB registered?

PK56 UOB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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