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PN56 NKZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,563 mi
Last recorded186,563 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 NKZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 186,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wing corroded

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 168,679 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated REAR COUPLING IS PERISHED (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 159,021 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,268 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 146,525 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 143,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 136,488 miles

NO EMISSIONS DETECTED

Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,772 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 115,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 100,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 100,637 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 90,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,432 miles

offside front brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2010 71,100 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,165 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 65,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 NKZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NKZ, 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 NKZ registered?

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

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