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RA06 VPP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VPP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,348 miles

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2015 114,578 miles

Inner and outer sidewalls damaged and cracked offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 114,578 miles

Inner and outer sidewalls damaged and cracked offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,740 miles

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

offside front brake disc lipped

offside outer front disc pad wearing

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,128 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has 2 deep cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jul 2013 89,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre has 2 deep cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2012 76,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/f outer cv gaitewr slight leak[clip]

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,730 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2011 64,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn heavy on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front and rear tyres. side walls cut. not to cords.

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 VPP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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