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PN56 JRX

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

173,675 mi
Last recorded173,675 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 JRX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 173,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 155,393 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 151,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Track rod end appears to be slightly bent and/or hub. Suspect may have had some accident damage. No movement in track rod end and wheel is parallel to the road (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both O.S.F and O.S.R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both nearside tyres sidewalls damaged/cut but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 151,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Track rod end appears to be slightly bent and/or hub. Suspect may have had some accident damage. No movement in track rod end and wheel is parallel to the road (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and inner edge worn smooth. Possibly caused by track rod end slightly bent but serviceable (5.2.3 (e))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both O.S.F and O.S.R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both nearside tyres sidewalls damaged/cut but no cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 146,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 146,515 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 139,233 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 139,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2019 128,009 miles

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

Rear Both rear spring corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 128,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear spring corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 119,736 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket broken on subframe

Fail 19 Oct 2018 119,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp broken

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust bracket broken on subframe

Pass 26 Oct 2017 114,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,811 miles

eng man light on

Pass 30 Nov 2015 107,090 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine light on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,350 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,996 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)

engine man light on

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,509 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,509 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 83,521 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 83,521 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 75,110 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,647 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 JRX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

PN56 JRX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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