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R88 KSL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,492 mi
Last recorded126,492 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 KSL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,492 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

various corrosion throughout

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,276 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 109,035 miles

Brake valve leaking abs module (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,112 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 100,527 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 96,745 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 96,729 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,361 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield mounting corroding

Nearside Rear seat back.. NOT in locked position bearing a child seat

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 95,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield mounting corroding

Nearside Rear seat back.. NOT in locked position bearing a child seat

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

Offside Rear brake has a slight binding effect

Pass 29 Aug 2018 93,180 miles

front disc inner surface pitted and corroded rear shock absorber ferruls adrift

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,281 miles

Nearside Rear shockabsorber outer cover and band adrift

Offside Rear shockabsorber cover and band adrift

Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear shockabsorber outer cover and band adrift

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear shockabsorber cover and band adrift

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,305 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,305 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,451 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 74,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,509 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,128 miles

rear washer jet inoperative

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 38,266 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)

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

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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R88 KSL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 R88 KSL, 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 R88 KSL registered?

R88 KSL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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