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RA06 YRF

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,021 mi
Last recorded161,021 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 161,021 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 161,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 154,078 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))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 154,078 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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 28 Aug 2018 145,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 136,085 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Aug 2016 126,109 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroded

engine management lamp illuminated

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

front brake discs worn and lipped and pads getting low

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear tyres just starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2015 118,682 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,670 miles

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

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

front tyre`s worn on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 102,964 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,900 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,117 miles

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

one jet blocked n/s washers

Pass 27 Aug 2010 79,166 miles

front number plate starting to fayed

n/s/f tyre on wear block markers and minor damage outter side wall

o/s/f tyre close to wear block markers

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,471 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 YRF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

RA06 YRF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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