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R333 OMT

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,850 mi
Last recorded177,850 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR333 OMT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 177,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 169,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front top strut mountings worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 169,957 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front top strut mountings worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 157,373 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires from sump hanging (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 157,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured wires from sump hanging (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 133,861 miles

Nearside Rear rear diff leak

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 119,683 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,538 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 99,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,953 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,611 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,545 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,486 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 45,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 45,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 32,929 miles

accident damage to drivers sill

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

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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R333 OMT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R333 OMT, 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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R333 OMT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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