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RA06 YOT

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,360 mi
Last recorded118,360 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 YOT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 118,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

slight oil leak

topped up engine oil

Fail 22 Apr 2026 118,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

slight oil leak

topped up engine oil

Pass 1 May 2025 106,081 miles

front brake pads starting to get low and discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2025 106,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

front brake pads starting to get low and discs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,734 miles

both front tyres almost worn to limit and off side has side wall damage

both rear tyres misshaped and worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Apr 2024 94,732 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres almost worn to limit and off side has side wall damage

both rear tyres misshaped and worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2023 83,860 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 80,132 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2022 80,132 miles

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,900 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,848 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,946 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2018 58,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 56,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,191 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 48,621 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 45,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,366 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 34,620 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 22,525 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 22,525 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YOT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RA06 YOT registered?

RA06 YOT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 August 2006.

Is RA06 YOT safe to buy?

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