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RJ56 CYV

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,533 mi
Last recorded162,533 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CYV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 162,533 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 155,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,946 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 145,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 140,222 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 17 Jan 2019 140,222 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))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 134,109 miles

Offside Front tyre has slight ware on edges

under body t6rays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 129,213 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 129,134 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 121,992 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 121,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,601 miles

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

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

hard to fully inspect front & rear brake pads

Fail 1 Dec 2014 114,599 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

hard to fully inspect front & rear brake pads

Pass 5 Dec 2013 107,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Dec 2013 107,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,415 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 100,413 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 84,498 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,696 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,838 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 74,941 miles

Minor chips on windscreen.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 CYV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV registered?

RJ56 CYV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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The MOT history for RJ56 CYV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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