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RJ56 ADV

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,602 mi
Last recorded160,602 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 ADV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 160,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 160,602 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 154,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 148,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 142,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 132,235 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 132,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inside edge tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 124,554 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 inside edge tyre out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,334 miles

Slight oil leak, appears to be from gearbox

Fail 14 Feb 2017 111,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,715 miles

o/s rear tyre on limit

Pass 28 Jan 2015 83,786 miles

front discs slightly corroded inner edges

offside rear disc slightly corroded inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,294 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 64,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 58,782 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 45,862 miles

service warning light on

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 ADV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RJ56 ADV, 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 ADV registered?

RJ56 ADV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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