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RA55 VGX

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,014 mi
Last recorded160,014 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 160,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

traction light on

Fail 8 Mar 2018 160,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

traction light on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 150,173 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 150,111 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 140,461 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 140,339 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 8 Feb 2016 140,339 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jan 2015 128,271 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 128,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 113,567 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,567 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 103,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2012 93,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 80,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 67,535 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 56,528 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 VGX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

RA55 VGX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

Is RA55 VGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 VGX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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