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RA06 OBL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,603 mi
Last recorded201,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 OBL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 201,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 197,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 184,063 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 184,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 169,083 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 169,083 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 157,676 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 146,323 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 133,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 112,402 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 112,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,741 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,629 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 69,883 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,064 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 OBL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBL, 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 OBL registered?

RA06 OBL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is RA06 OBL safe to buy?

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