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PN56 ECE

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,667 mi
Last recorded190,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 ECE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 190,667 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 176,590 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,270 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 145,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 135,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 123,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 111,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,282 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 26 Feb 2016 92,765 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 81,942 miles

Plastic under trays fitted obstructing view

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall seriously cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,160 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine managment light on

Nearside rear tyre sidewalls seriously cracked

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall seriously cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2013 54,971 miles

rear brake pads low

rear tyres near limit

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,295 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,388 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 36,388 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,372 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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PN56 ECE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN56 ECE, 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 PN56 ECE registered?

PN56 ECE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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