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RJ56 BBN

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

203,399 mi
Last recorded203,399 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 BBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 203,399 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 190,037 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 179,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 153,518 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,610 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,469 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,617 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 100,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 84,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,426 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 66,924 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 57,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 44,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 34,086 miles

both front tyres heavily worn at inner and outer edges and both tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2010 28,113 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,567 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 BBN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

RJ56 BBN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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