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RA06 YNT

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,021 mi
Last recorded166,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 166,021 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 165,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 158,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 151,814 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall excessively worn.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine/turbo areas. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 148,550 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Hazard warning switch faulty incomplete (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush ( Alloy housing ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ( Hub assembly to subframe ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 148,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear drop links incorrectly fitted.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Hazard warning switch faulty incomplete (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush ( Alloy housing ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush ( Hub assembly to subframe ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & has slight cut/damage to outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 144,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE, low on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth, SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small area of sidewall damage (outer) no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Tyre has a small area of sidewall damage (outer) no cords exposed.

Rear Rear suspension, o/s & n/s lower tie rods, end bushes worn.

Fail 27 May 2020 144,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE, low on inner edge.

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth, SMOOTH ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear Tyre has a small area of sidewall damage (outer) no cords exposed.

Offside Rear Brake disc, shows signs of heat damage.

Offside Rear Tyre has a small area of sidewall damage (outer) no cords exposed.

Rear Rear suspension, o/s & n/s lower tie rods, end bushes worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 142,832 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 136,887 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 136,887 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached n/s and o/r (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 132,810 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 132,810 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 126,378 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 126,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 114,675 miles

Both front tyre worn very low on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear brake pads low.

O/s/f alloy wheel has been repaired on inner edge.

O/s/r tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and worn low.

O/s/r wheel has flat spot on inner edge.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2013 104,385 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel protuding outside wheel arch

Pass 3 Aug 2011 81,146 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 81,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 66,745 miles

1/Various protective panels fiited 2/Cut in sidwall of n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,842 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 YNT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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