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AM53 RAB

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,338 mi
Last recorded109,338 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 RAB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 109,338 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 107,642 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 107,642 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulbs fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 105,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 98,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,979 miles

Nearside door mirror class cracked

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt shaft end of boot (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,979 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside door mirror class cracked

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt shaft end of boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 49,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,844 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2015 43,843 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 38,754 miles

225/45/17 BOTH N/S TYRES DAMAGED

Pass 30 May 2013 33,258 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,264 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 27,263 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 22,910 miles

225/45/17 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY AND DETERIORATED

Pass 15 Jun 2010 18,664 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 13,797 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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AM53 RAB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM53 RAB, 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 AM53 RAB registered?

AM53 RAB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 May 2006.

Is AM53 RAB safe to buy?

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