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RA06 LBU

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,359 mi
Last recorded96,359 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 LBU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,359 miles

nearside front foglamp is insecure

Fail 10 Jul 2017 96,359 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

nearside front foglamp is insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2016 89,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 89,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,153 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 81,153 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 73,021 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,929 miles

bonnet safety catch is stiff

driver's side wiper blade is smearing slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,262 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 39,262 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Inner Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,148 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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RA06 LBU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBU, 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 LBU registered?

RA06 LBU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is RA06 LBU safe to buy?

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