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PY56 ELJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 ELJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,282 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 115,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,900 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 110,945 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 96,946 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 96,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,507 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 77,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 70,860 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 64,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,856 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,458 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 51,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 50,209 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 29,289 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 29,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r wheel bearing starting to get noisy

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 ELJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

PY56 ELJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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The MOT history for PY56 ELJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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