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RA06 PWL

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

174,577 mi
Last recorded174,577 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 174,577 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 167,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 161,010 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 129,839 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,365 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 116,794 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 108,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 100,204 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 100,204 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front adjusted (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front discs lipped

Pass 20 Dec 2013 87,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2012 79,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nmsr tyre on legal limit

stonechip in screen ns bottom

Pass 6 Dec 2012 79,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nmsr tyre on legal limit

stonechip in screen ns bottom

Pass 9 Dec 2011 73,200 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,789 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 Oct 2009 61,606 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 PWL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PWL, 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 PWL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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