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PY56 GHU

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,346 mi
Last recorded162,346 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 GHU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 162,346 miles

Exhaust knocking on rear subframe

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 May 2018 162,205 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering checkered (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust knocking on rear subframe

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 149,837 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 144,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 139,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 132,887 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 132,887 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,375 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 109,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 80,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 69,297 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,843 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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PY56 GHU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GHU, 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 PY56 GHU registered?

PY56 GHU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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