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PN56 YSP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,196 mi
Last recorded155,196 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 155,196 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 155,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 136,562 miles

n/s rear tyre, uneven wear on inner tread

o/s rear tyre, uneven wear on inner tread

rear brake pads wearing thin

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 136,493 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split and leaking (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight, damaged (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre, uneven wear on inner tread

o/s rear tyre, uneven wear on inner tread

oil level low

rear brake pads wearing thin

under trays fitted

wear to front brake discs

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 106,422 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 106,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 65,127 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,511 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 45,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,077 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 YSP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSP, 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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PN56 YSP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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