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RJ56 VSZ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,392 mi
Last recorded204,392 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 VSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 204,392 miles

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

Passenger rear body damage

Pass 13 Jul 2019 193,527 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2019 193,527 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 180,396 miles

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

Offside Front Drop link rubber slightly damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 180,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Drop link rubber slightly damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 172,903 miles

Offside Rear Outer seat belt stalk casing adrift but function

Fail 3 Jul 2017 172,903 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall ,cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing assembly come apart (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer seat belt stalk casing adrift but function

Pass 27 Apr 2016 158,663 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2016 158,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn inner edge

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 114,611 miles

Offside rear seat belt buckle outter case broken

Fail 28 Apr 2015 144,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear seat belt buckle outter case broken

Pass 27 Mar 2014 130,021 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 130,019 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 92,338 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 68,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,627 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn badly outer edge bald

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 VSZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

RJ56 VSZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 6 December 2006.

Is RJ56 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ56 VSZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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