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RJ56 NBG

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 NBG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 176,111 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 172,601 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 168,698 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 165,833 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 162,827 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 159,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 151,377 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 146,538 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 139,436 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 128,873 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Nov 2015 128,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Nov 2014 117,309 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

o/s/f outer c/v gatior weaping grease

trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,309 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

cut in o/s/r tyre side wall

o/s/f outer c/v gatior weaping grease

trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 20 Nov 2013 107,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 96,285 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,804 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 80,606 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

oil low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 64,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 49,420 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)

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 NBG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NBG, 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 NBG registered?

RJ56 NBG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

Is RJ56 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 NBG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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