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RJ56 KVG

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,206 mi
Last recorded169,206 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 169,206 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on.

Fail 25 Nov 2019 169,013 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front head lamp bulbs fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine management light on.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 154,215 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 154,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy uneven wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 140,414 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding. (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear chassis corroding.

rear heat shield to body loose.

under tray(s) fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,020 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

under tray fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 128,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to center pipe joint clamps missing. (7.1.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some components.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

under tray fitted obscuring vision of some components.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,908 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 115,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear back plate rattling.

Pass 12 Oct 2013 86,894 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 86,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear brake disc backing plate loose

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,198 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,172 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 51,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,773 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 KVG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KVG, 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 KVG registered?

RJ56 KVG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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