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PN56 VYW

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,866 mi
Last recorded213,866 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 213,866 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 213,866 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 205,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 200,392 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 183,920 miles

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

surface rust

Pass 15 Jan 2022 162,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on lower arm starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tires are cracking / perishing advise replacement before becomes excessive (225/40/R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL tires wearing on inner edges (225/40/R18) (5.2.3 (e))

under body and suspension mounting points corroded but not considered to be excessive (recommend waxoil)

Pass 12 Feb 2021 157,042 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 150,686 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 150,611 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 20 Feb 2019 143,364 miles

Front rear brake pipes / ferrules starting to corrode

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing / cracking on inner walls advise replacment

Nearside Rear osr tyres wearing low // cracking on inner walls advise replacment

Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,554 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 134,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2017 126,362 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,707 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 110,278 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,533 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 98,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 9 Sep 2013 98,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,562 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,052 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,346 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,169 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 VYW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

PN56 VYW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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