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PN56 NLT

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,984 mi
Last recorded168,984 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 NLT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 168,984 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 161,225 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 151,777 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 151,766 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 151,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 137,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,090 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 127,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 120,169 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,237 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 112,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 106,109 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 102,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 96,875 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 89,523 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)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windsreen scratched due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 81,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windsreen scratched due to prolonged use of a defective wiper blade.

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 NLT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

PN56 NLT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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