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PK56 WJA

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,656 mi
Last recorded148,656 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 WJA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,656 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INNER EDGES BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

engine stay bar and gearbox mount slight play

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2020 142,799 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 139,480 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,540 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 134,731 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,731 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 130,052 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 116,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 102,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear lower suspension shieled lose

very slight brake bind off side rear brake

Pass 27 Nov 2013 87,223 miles

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

slight brake bind to the offside rear wheel

Fail 26 Nov 2013 87,219 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight brake bind to the offside rear wheel

Pass 5 Dec 2012 76,561 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 33,621 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 WJA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WJA, 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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PK56 WJA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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