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RJ56 SVN

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,015 mi
Last recorded68,015 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 SVN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 68,015 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 61,165 miles

Nearside Front sill panel damaged

Offside Rear sill panel damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2023 61,165 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split 1/3 of its circumference (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front sill panel damaged

Offside Rear sill panel damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2022 60,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 57,946 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill panel damaged

Offside Rear sill panel damaged

Spare tyre defective appears under inflated ()

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill panel slightly damaged

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damaged bumper cover has tape applied

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 55,877 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted P.R.S applied tape, no further fault found (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower sill panel slightly damaged

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front damaged bumper cover has tape applied

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 54,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill panel slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jul 2018 52,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower sill panel slightly damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,966 miles

Front registration plate crack broken

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

Offside Rear Bumper damage

Oil leak Engine and gearbox ()

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damage and deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,286 miles

Clutch pedal squeaking when depressed

Enging covers fitted obscuring some components

Front reg plate is cracked

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Top engine mounting has slight movement

Fail 25 Aug 2016 46,286 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Clutch pedal squeaking when depressed

Enging covers fitted obscuring some components

Front reg plate is cracked

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear tyre starting to crack on outer shoulder

Top engine mounting has slight movement

Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,292 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 43,291 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Offside front wishbone rear bush is slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre is cracking

Rear discs are worn, lipped, corroded and also showing evidence of binding

Pass 4 Aug 2014 39,411 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 39,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,540 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly tight

Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,905 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,542 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 21,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 SVN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

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

Is RJ56 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 SVN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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