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RA55 VEV

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,934 mi
Last recorded141,934 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 VEV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2013 141,934 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 131,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

oil leaks

Fail 21 Sep 2012 131,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front windows tinted

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 22 Sep 2011 121,560 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front windows tinted

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 117,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 117,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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 VEV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RA55 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

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

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