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RA06 YDP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,163 mi
Last recorded206,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 YDP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 206,163 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 195,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 187,438 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

both outer CV gaitors starting to perish

stone chip in drivers swept area

Pass 16 Jul 2019 179,416 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2018 163,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 163,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 151,783 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush nearside lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine cover & under trays fitted

slight damage to exhaust pipe

Pass 21 Jun 2016 139,216 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 139,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 119,245 miles

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

both front & rear brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 3 Jun 2015 119,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front & rear brake discs slightly lipped

both rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 103,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 27 Jun 2014 103,065 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 May 2013 83,542 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 67,153 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 60,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,308 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,041 miles

adv Wipers (OSF and NSF) beginning to smear

Pass 16 Jul 2009 35,989 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 YDP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 93,947 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YDP, 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 YDP registered?

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

Is RA06 YDP safe to buy?

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