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RA06 YDZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,475 mi
Last recorded147,475 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 147,475 miles

Front exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 147,470 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 144,880 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 144,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached fixings loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads starting to delaminate

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,505 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad retaining spring partly sticking through pad inspection hole in caliper

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

Fail 31 May 2024 140,464 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake hose insecure on hub

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad retaining spring partly sticking through pad inspection hole in caliper

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

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

engine light on

Pass 31 May 2023 131,331 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 131,321 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end locking device loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,884 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 122,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,022 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 121,022 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 117,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated beyond service requirements (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively beyond service requirements (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,156 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,156 miles

Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 106,067 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,339 miles

engine cover / undertray

Pass 12 Aug 2015 91,771 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 91,769 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 83,765 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre & worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 76,330 miles

BOTH front tyres starting to wear to inside edges

o/s rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,104 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 20 Aug 2011 63,949 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,166 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 57,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,887 miles

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

Rear windscreen washer liquid not coming out

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 YDZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YDZ, 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 YDZ registered?

RA06 YDZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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