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AU56 RCO

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,853 mi
Last recorded149,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RCO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 149,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body rust

Fail 12 Dec 2023 149,853 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body rust

Pass 27 Sep 2022 149,653 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 142,395 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,708 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 134,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 122,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 2 x cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,898 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,090 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 95,090 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 89,882 miles

Centre Lower car has engine covers fitted and has under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2014 84,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 60,717 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 60,714 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,794 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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AU56 RCO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU56 RCO, 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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AU56 RCO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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