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RA55 VAY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

147,162 mi
Last recorded147,162 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VAY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 147,162 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2026 147,153 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 145,923 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 145,922 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 136,798 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to offside front outer sill, outside of prescribed areas

Pass 21 Jun 2023 132,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 132,135 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension lowered

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

suspension lower

Pass 2 Jul 2020 129,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

suspension lower

Pass 22 Jun 2019 127,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm bush incorrectly fitted

headlamp beam images weak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,182 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 121,177 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 119,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 118,314 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a nail

Fail 28 Jun 2016 118,307 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a nail

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,330 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 114,184 miles

Front suspension arms have play in their front bushes.

Front suspension arms have their rear bushes perished.

Front tyres have their inner edges rounded.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear tyres have their outer and inner edges rounded.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 111,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 108,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre directional tread , n/s/r tyre asymetrical tread

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,464 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords NOT exposed.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 77,244 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RA55 VAY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 RA55 VAY, 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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RA55 VAY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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