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PY56 AAE

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 AAE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,517 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 77,517 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 71,760 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 19 Jun 2012 69,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 64,291 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,007 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,862 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating.

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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PY56 AAE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY56 AAE, 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

How do I check the history of PY56 AAE?

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What year was PY56 AAE registered?

PY56 AAE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is PY56 AAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY56 AAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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