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RJ56 NKA

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

199,675 mi
Last recorded199,675 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 NKA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 199,675 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 199,664 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 192,006 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 192,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2354517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 184,972 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 176,694 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 176,693 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear n/s rear shows signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 171,033 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 171,020 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 159,071 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 159,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb deteriated. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb deteriated. (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 140,652 miles

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Front & Rear (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 140,652 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Front & Rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 123,439 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Park brake performance - 17%

Fail 12 Mar 2015 123,439 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,606 miles

Child seat fitted in rear.

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

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

O/s front tyre - edge wear.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,485 miles

Front discs worn

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 87,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,672 miles

slight tyre wall and wheel rim damage

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,559 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

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 NKA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NKA, 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 NKA registered?

RJ56 NKA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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