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RJ56 KUV

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,820 mi
Last recorded118,820 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 KUV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 118,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak from front flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 108,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Not working .

Fail 18 May 2024 108,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect New bulb fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Not working .

Pass 19 May 2023 99,671 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 90,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust fexi (6.1.2 (a))

slight damage front number plate

Fail 18 May 2022 90,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight damage front number plate

Pass 22 Mar 2021 86,353 miles

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

Front reg plate chipped.

Fail 22 Mar 2021 86,350 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front reg plate chipped.

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,534 miles

fuel cap o ring Perishing.

Fail 5 Nov 2019 82,531 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap o ring Perishing.

Pass 8 Nov 2018 77,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,544 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 73,544 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,374 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 67,417 miles

both front tyres @4.mm

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,463 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 54,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 44,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 32,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,808 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 KUV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

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

Is RJ56 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 KUV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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