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PN56 ZWV

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,886 mi
Last recorded153,886 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 153,886 miles

Engine cover and under-trays

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

Offside Front CV boot slight leak of grease

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 144,250 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 144,250 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 133,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bulb failure lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,997 miles

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front fog lamp missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

bulb failure lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,606 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 80,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 80,034 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 64,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,306 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,306 miles

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

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

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

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 11 Aug 2011 36,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,294 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,294 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,742 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 ZWV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

PN56 ZWV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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