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RJ56 AAF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,699 mi
Last recorded197,699 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 AAF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 197,699 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 197,463 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 182,310 miles

Brakes ; Pad wear sensor wires broken , Nearside front ( vehicle loom )

Driveshafts ; Outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated , Nearside front

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Sill damaged , Offside

Registration ; Number plate deteriorated , Rear

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding on inner edge , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Fail 21 Nov 2018 182,310 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake at caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at lower end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brakes ; Pad wear sensor wires broken , Nearside front ( vehicle loom )

Driveshafts ; Outer c.v. gaiter deteriorated , Nearside front

Note ; ** Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; ** Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Sill damaged , Offside

Tyres ; Secondary tread balding on inner edge , Nearside rear & Offside rear

Pass 20 Dec 2017 171,673 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 11 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; Headlamp upper mounting cracked , Offside front

Note ; Brake disc slightly restricted rotation , Offside rear

Fail 20 Dec 2017 171,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Rear 11 %

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; Headlamp upper mounting cracked , Offside front

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

Note ; Brake disc slightly restricted rotation , Offside rear

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

Tyres ; Tread low inner areas , screw in tread & valve stem perished

Pass 9 Dec 2016 155,067 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 134,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 126,837 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 119,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,638 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 110,638 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 100,595 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)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 8 Dec 2010 93,416 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,257 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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RJ56 AAF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RJ56 AAF, 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 RJ56 AAF registered?

RJ56 AAF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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