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RJ56 JJO

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 89,999 miles

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

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

underside shields fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 89,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Direction indicator not working all 4 (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

underside shields fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 87,500 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 87,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 81,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 81,290 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear slight bind

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 54,205 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 47,069 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 36,055 miles

front/rear brake discs are pitted, all tyres close to limit, o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 31,362 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 244,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner an outer edge.

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 JJO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JJO, 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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RJ56 JJO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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