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RJ56 VND

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

119,546 mi
Last recorded119,546 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VND
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 119,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 106,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 92,658 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 84,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,531 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged .......

o/s/r brake slightly binding ..........

rear inner brake pads not visible .......

Pass 9 Jul 2020 71,994 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,480 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar drop link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 64,372 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 64,370 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 57,823 miles

Battery cover fitted

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Both rear wheels buckled

Engine covers fitted

Unable to fully see both rear lower part of coil springs

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,187 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,132 miles

Rear wiper inoperative

nearside rear tyre misshapen

Pass 19 Dec 2012 32,182 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 32,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,410 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 22,921 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 18,422 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 18,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VND is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VND, 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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RJ56 VND is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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