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RE56 JYW

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,661 mi
Last recorded194,661 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 JYW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 194,661 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 192,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 182,816 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 182,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 172,957 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 144,697 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate and split

oil leak

windscreen deteriorating and light scratching

Fail 25 Feb 2016 144,697 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower suspension arms rear inner bushes starting to deteriorate and split

oil leak

windscreen deteriorating and light scratching

Pass 3 Mar 2015 125,063 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 107,704 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 101,202 miles

offside rear shock absorber outer casing dameged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 88,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn bold from inner edge ply or cords not showing at time of test.

offside front tyre worn bold from inner edge ply or cords not showing at time of test.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 76,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,152 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUT OUTER WALL

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,920 miles

front windscreen is damaged(cracked) out side zone `b'

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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RE56 JYW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE56 JYW, 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 RE56 JYW registered?

RE56 JYW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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