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RA06 ECJ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,627 mi
Last recorded37,627 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 ECJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,627 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 36,088 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL.205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 36,031 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL.205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,364 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 34,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 9 Aug 2022 32,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Pass 5 Aug 2021 30,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 29,159 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Aug 2020 29,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2019 25,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 24,401 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 22,679 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 21,400 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,208 miles

discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,058 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 17,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,663 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2012 15,663 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,523 miles

undertrays fitted

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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RA06 ECJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RA06 ECJ, 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 RA06 ECJ registered?

RA06 ECJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 July 2006.

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