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R80 JLH

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

148,072 mi
Last recorded148,072 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR80 JLH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 148,072 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind on both front brakes (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 143,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of bottom arm beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 138,259 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 134,458 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,500 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 125,569 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 114,375 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,719 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 80,912 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 74,897 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,697 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)

child seat fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,442 miles

un able to check n/s/r seat belt as child seat is fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,850 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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R80 JLH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R80 JLH, 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 R80 JLH registered?

R80 JLH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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