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RJ56 CVF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,062 mi
Last recorded147,062 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CVF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,658 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Mounting after flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil breather hose split at top of engine

Oil leak, but not excessive At the back upper side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear seats ()

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear silencer has been removed and modified, sits close to body

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear inner bald advise a change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle too low for rollers, decel used for brake test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 135,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 117,331 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 117,331 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box missing (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,085 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,572 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 91,447 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 91,439 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 24 Oct 2013 84,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 76,699 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,582 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 67,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 57,950 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,053 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 CVF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 RJ56 CVF, 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 CVF registered?

RJ56 CVF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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