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PY56 AAU

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,573 mi
Last recorded133,573 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 AAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 133,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 182,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 172,339 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 158,454 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 149,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 116,427 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,187 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 104,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 96,958 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,958 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 94,766 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,319 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windsceen damaged outside swept area

Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

windsceen damaged outside swept area

Pass 25 Oct 2011 75,721 miles

nsf tyre close to legal limit

Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,465 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 58,162 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AAU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PY56 AAU, 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 PY56 AAU registered?

PY56 AAU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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The MOT history for PY56 AAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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