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RJ56 BNY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

173,291 mi
Last recorded173,291 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 173,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 165,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 159,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Pass 16 Dec 2022 154,546 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2022 154,470 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 149,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 144,795 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2019 140,338 miles

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Fail 27 Dec 2019 140,308 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 29 Dec 2018 122,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2017 119,019 miles

Front Both tyres starting to wear inner edge

Front Brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Rear Tyres starting to perish

Under body covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 109,231 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has slight weep of grease

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Under body covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 98,561 miles

engine and under wheel arches covered

unable to see rear coil springs fully

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions trigger point not met

Pass 31 Dec 2013 79,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under wheel archrs covered

Pass 24 Nov 2011 54,052 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,063 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 33,487 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 BNY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ56 BNY registered?

RJ56 BNY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is RJ56 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 BNY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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