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R33 XXD

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests38 (33 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate86.8%

Mileage

90,783 mi
Last recorded90,783 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR33 XXD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

33 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 90,783 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 104,636 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 104,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,570 miles

smell of fuel

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,979 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 88,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 85,005 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 85,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 88,262 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - SPOT ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,707 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 65,506 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 65,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 84,745 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,126 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 64,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 81,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,807 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 61,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 75,156 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,606 miles

Centre Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,289 miles

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

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

both nearside tyres have sidewall damage

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,608 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 53,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 58,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,787 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,946 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 40,944 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,335 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,746 miles

near side front tyre wall slightly damaged

off side rear tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,083 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,191 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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R33 XXD is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.8%.

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 R33 XXD, 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 R33 XXD registered?

R33 XXD is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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