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PN56 JSU

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,643 mi
Last recorded107,643 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 JSU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 107,643 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 30 Aug 2025 107,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,525 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,478 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 101,478 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,319 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 98,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 88,731 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 88,667 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle to back box clamp (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 78,340 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 78,310 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Handbrake lever high

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,762 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 53,456 miles

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,335 miles

front brake pads close to limit

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,370 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 29,729 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 29,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 24,209 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,869 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 JSU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

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

Is PN56 JSU safe to buy?

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