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RE06 JHY

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,666 mi
Last recorded136,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 JHY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,666 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres on 3mm low/bald on edges of tread

front brake discs lipped/worn and corroded

rear floor and sub-frame heavily corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 136,648 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres on 3mm low/bald on edges of tread

front brake discs lipped/worn and corroded

rear floor and sub-frame heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 128,632 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front front window screen is scratched

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 128,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front front window screen is scratched

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,222 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake hoses lightly cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2017 112,359 miles

front screen scratched

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

light cracking front brake hoses

nearside driveshaft inner securing bolt loose

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear trailing arm bush poor condition/split

Fail 14 Sep 2017 112,359 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front screen scratched

light cracking front brake hoses

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

nearside driveshaft inner securing bolt loose

offside rear trailing arm bush poor condition/split

rear inner brake pads approx 90% worn and discs lipped

Pass 13 Sep 2016 105,536 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 105,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,930 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 92,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,874 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,393 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 65,915 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 50,332 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,168 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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RE06 JHY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE06 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

RE06 JHY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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The MOT history for RE06 JHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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