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R15 DKY

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,138 mi
Last recorded140,138 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR15 DKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,138 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 140,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 135,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 132,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 132,875 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 128,339 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 109,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake hoses deteriorated

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Aug 2017 96,512 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 96,512 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Front Outer brake pad deteriorated and starting to brake up

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,833 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 83,517 miles

Both front tyres are heavily worn in the inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2015 83,517 miles

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

Both front tyres are heavily worn in the inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 72,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 72,769 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 67,980 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 55,923 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 43,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 38,978 miles

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

both front brake discs very slightly corroaded

Pass 15 Jan 2010 36,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,929 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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R15 DKY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R15 DKY, 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 R15 DKY registered?

R15 DKY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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