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PY56 LFS

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 LFS
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 130,226 miles

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

Nearside Front steering rack rubber boot twisted

Nearside Outer sill repair covered in under seal

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Sep 2021 130,224 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (near seat belt mounting point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack rubber boot twisted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Sep 2021 130,217 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill area (near seat belt mounting point) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack rubber boot twisted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2020 121,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitter to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2020 121,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm/axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitter to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 99,065 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 82,951 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 82,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 75,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 65,840 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 57,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 57,975 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,331 miles

all four tyres are worn, o/s/f has fine cracking in tread, rears are down to 2mm in places!

reverse light is inop?

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 LFS is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PY56 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

PY56 LFS is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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