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RE06 GXF

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,565 mi
Last recorded173,565 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 GXF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 173,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion, undertrays fitted

Near side front lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Near side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 173,565 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

General underbody corrosion, undertrays fitted

Near side front lower wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Near side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working Off side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 170,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n.s & o.s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 151,211 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 151,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 150,228 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 150,228 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 140,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 140,968 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 135,918 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 128,583 miles

Oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread lines and bold on inner edge.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 128,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking in tread lines and bold on inner edge.

Oil leak.

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 120,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 111,657 miles

Near side front lower wish arm bushes have slight wear.

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 81,242 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,604 miles

Near-side front inner end of C.V.gaiter:slight seepage.

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

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 27 Sep 2012 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Near-side front inner end of C.V.gaiter:slight seepage.

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

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 52,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,412 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres getting low

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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RE06 GXF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE06 GXF, 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 RE06 GXF registered?

RE06 GXF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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