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R11 VUU

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 VUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 105,130 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 105,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 99,314 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 95,733 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 92,672 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 92,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 88,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 81,425 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 81,422 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,144 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 13 Aug 2015 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 59,027 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 59,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 52,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 43,770 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,485 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 28,566 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 28,566 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,784 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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R11 VUU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R11 VUU, 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 R11 VUU registered?

R11 VUU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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