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PV55 JKU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,750 mi
Last recorded169,750 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 JKU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 169,750 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front outer cv boots have pin holes in them

Pass 6 Jul 2018 163,023 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Cuts and cracks in rear tyres.

Cuts in nearside front tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front CV Boot is perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 163,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Cuts and cracks in rear tyres.

Cuts in nearside front tyre wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front CV Boot is perished

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly scalloped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 152,004 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear wheel is out of shape

Fail 5 Jun 2017 152,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel is out of shape

Pass 7 Jun 2016 141,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 141,712 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,891 miles

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only Quattro 4 WD

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split at small end

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; engine under guard missing

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 130,813 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes ; decelerometer brake test only Quattro 4 WD

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn thin

Driveshafts ; n/s outer gaiter split at small end

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Note ; engine under guard missing

Note ; headlamp aim will require recheck after repairs

Note ; unable to spin check o/s/r wheel / bearing due to binding brake

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f lower arms rearward bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 116,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 109,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 101,226 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 94,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,519 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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PV55 JKU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PV55 JKU, 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 PV55 JKU registered?

PV55 JKU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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