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RJ56 VSY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,401 mi
Last recorded213,401 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VSY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 213,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 213,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2025 184,921 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 184,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 154,246 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess All (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Badly perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of engine around turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspect Diesel particulate filter has been cut open and rewelded, cannot clearly prove this

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 111,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slight play at wheel station possible inner track rod end .

Offside Rear slight bind at wheel station

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 103,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 100,591 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,313 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 99,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 96,420 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,967 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 89,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 83,508 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 67,440 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 67,440 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak and level low

traction control light on

Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,450 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,379 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 VSY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSY, 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 VSY registered?

RJ56 VSY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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