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R3 KMX

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,527 mi
Last recorded84,527 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 KMX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 84,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 80,971 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 80,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,743 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 76,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 74,272 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,701 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 70,571 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 70,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 64,493 miles

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,486 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction light on (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Aug 2017 59,684 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 59,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,574 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 53,433 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 46,771 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 42,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,919 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 36,477 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 35,040 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,319 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine light on

rear seats belts not tested due to child seats fitted

under tray covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,242 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)

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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R3 KMX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R3 KMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R3 KMX registered?

R3 KMX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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