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RA06 YDT

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,240 mi
Last recorded151,240 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 YDT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 151,240 miles

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Sep 2022 140,224 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,236 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,999 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

unable to see inner pads

Fail 11 Apr 2019 105,533 miles

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

unable to see inner pads

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2018 97,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 93,929 miles

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

abs fault?

Fail 13 Apr 2017 93,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

abs fault?

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,482 miles

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

has a combination of minor damage areas which does not restrict the drivers view

Fail 8 Apr 2016 88,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre getting low

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

has a combination of minor damage areas which does not restrict the drivers view

Pass 18 Apr 2015 83,987 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 83,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,704 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,670 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,670 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)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 31,631 miles

Front tyre treads 3mm

Split in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,439 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 YDT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YDT, 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 YDT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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