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RA06 PWY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,793 mi
Last recorded144,793 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 144,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED/DETACHED.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Second bonnet catch stiff

Fail 11 Jan 2024 144,793 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front BOTTOM OF WING HEAVILY CORRODED/DETACHED.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Second bonnet catch stiff

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,299 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 129,692 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 116,128 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 114,944 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 113,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 106,164 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,158 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 104,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 102,556 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 91,856 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 83,202 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 83,185 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,838 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 74,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,269 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 64,269 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 PWY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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