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2006 AUDI A3
General Information
- Registration FN56GCX
- Manufacturer AUDI
- Model A3
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1968cc
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- Expires 29 Oct 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 133,514 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2026 5 Jun 202611 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 123,332 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2025 5 Jun 20269 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 123,325 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Aim Not Tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,998 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,217 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
10 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,787 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front and rear brake discs corroded
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 92,974 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 82,988 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019 5 Jun 20266 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 82,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,972 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cut and perished but not exposing cords
- Nearside Rear tyre cut and perished but not exposing cords
25 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre cut and perished but not exposing cords
- Nearside Rear tyre cut and perished but not exposing cords
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,097 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- noise from near side front when wheel turned.
15 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,885 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush split slight play but advise replace at same time as nearside (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Rear shocker feels slightly weak
- Nearside Rear shocker feels slightly weak
14 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended split excessive play (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear stop light 50% temp repair done with tape
- Offside Rear shocker feels slightly weak
- Offside Front Outer Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended bush split slight play but advise replace at same time as nearside (2.4.F.3)
- Nearside Rear shocker feels slightly weak
15 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,915 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2015 5 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 35,409 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 35,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,064 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2013 5 Jun 202630 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,096 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2012 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 20,743 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2011 5 Jun 202614 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 20,743 MI
5 Jun 20263 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 14,970 MI
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FN56GCX was registered on 2006-09-01
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