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RJ56 HXP

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

177,435 mi
Last recorded177,435 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 HXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 177,435 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 173,781 miles

Offside Rear Hand brake cable deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2023 170,415 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 167,104 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 163,147 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 159,257 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 153,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 148,706 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,378 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 143,260 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 138,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 133,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 126,591 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2014 126,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 102,553 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 89,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2010 74,240 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,832 miles

bonnet safety catch partially siezed

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 HXP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HXP, 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 HXP registered?

RJ56 HXP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is RJ56 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 HXP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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