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PN56 EMJ

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 EMJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,241 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,408 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,422 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 77,832 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/f sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive o/s/f sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,895 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,895 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Lower end. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small end ripped and leaking grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 70,945 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 61,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,276 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 52,482 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 45,019 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 45,014 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 40,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 40,089 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,005 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 26,055 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 20,123 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,677 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,499 miles

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

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

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 EMJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PN56 EMJ, 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 PN56 EMJ registered?

PN56 EMJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is PN56 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN56 EMJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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