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RJ56 VMO

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

60,222 mi
Last recorded60,222 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 60,222 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,018 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 59,023 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,103 miles

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

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 58,101 miles

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

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

Fuel cap rubber seal deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,451 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 56,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 55,430 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 54,891 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,673 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,132 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,186 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 44,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,312 miles

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

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

front tyres and nsr tyre are all starting to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2010 29,677 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,464 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 VMO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

RJ56 VMO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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