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RA06 PWK

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

226,581 mi
Last recorded226,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 PWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 226,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 215,214 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 201,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 188,182 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 188,182 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 174,356 miles

Knock from offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 24 Jul 2015 174,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake discs worn

Knock from offside rear anti roll bar link

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

Nearside rear handbrake lever not fully returning

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

Wiper blades worn

Pass 17 Jul 2014 156,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 119,476 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 119,476 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 100,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 84,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,134 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)

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 PWK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PWK, 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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RA06 PWK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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