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RJ56 HXM

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,431 mi
Last recorded87,431 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 HXM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 87,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 85,431 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))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 85,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,834 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,150 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Rear Jet washer not working

Pass 9 Jan 2021 79,401 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,260 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 78,015 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,839 miles

both rear tyres perishing on sidewalls and in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,733 miles

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

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

both front tyres has a cracks outer wall

Pass 7 Nov 2015 66,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,519 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 60,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,503 miles

checked: nearside & offside rear outer seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 46,573 miles

checked: nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 46,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre havly deterieted

offside rear tyre hevly deterieted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 37,435 miles

checked : offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & perishe on traed edges !!!

offside rear tyre on traed edges cracked & perishe up !!!

Fail 4 Nov 2010 37,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

checked : offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

front brake disc's started to wear & glaze inner disc surface !!!

nearside & offside front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen !!!

nearside front driveshaft boot small damage !!!

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

offside front suspension anti link slight play !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & perishe on traed edges !!!

offside rear tyre on traed edges cracked & perishe up !!!

rear brake disc's lipped & lightly scored up !!!

Pass 10 Nov 2009 31,362 miles

checked nearside & offside rear seat belt best as possible (child seat fitted)

engine oil level low !!!

nearside & offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

rear brake disc's lipped & scored up !!!

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 HXM is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

RJ56 HXM is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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