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RJ56 VSO

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,352 mi
Last recorded170,352 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VSO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 170,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2018 160,430 miles

Central Rear seat belt receiver cover missing

Fail 15 Aug 2018 160,430 miles

Central Rear seat belt receiver cover missing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 156,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear shock cover missing

Fail 12 Mar 2018 156,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear shock cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 148,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 148,158 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 143,166 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 138,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 138,586 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,943 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 129,943 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 123,154 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 117,189 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 109,559 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,973 miles

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 VSO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

RJ56 VSO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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