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RA55 VBE

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,072 mi
Last recorded137,072 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VBE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 137,072 miles

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Offside Rear axel arm bush slightly detrioated

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 15 Dec 2017 137,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap insecure (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer side wall exposing cord (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt has locking device missing (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre seat belt not working (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear unable to inspect seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Offside Rear axel arm bush slightly detrioated

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,437 miles

Nearside Front slight bulge in side wall

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 117,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 110,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 98,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 98,676 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,443 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 74,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,007 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009

Lettering on rear number plate starting to fade.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 50,547 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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RA55 VBE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBE, 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 RA55 VBE registered?

RA55 VBE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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