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RJ56 NBL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,211 mi
Last recorded76,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 NBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 76,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 76,211 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,562 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,562 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 66,145 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 66,145 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 60,345 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 55,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 49,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 45,358 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 45,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 39,665 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 32,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,728 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 24,407 miles

Nearside 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 NBL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NBL, 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 NBL registered?

RJ56 NBL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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