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RE06 MUP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,244 mi
Last recorded217,244 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 217,244 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 206,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 197,449 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 189,422 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge left and right (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2019 182,889 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 May 2019 182,889 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 May 2018 175,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 156,241 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 174,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 151,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 151,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 137,749 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 137,749 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 21 Mar 2013 119,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 109,354 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat

Fail 7 Mar 2012 109,309 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

unable to fully inspect nearside front seat belt due to child seat

Pass 11 Mar 2011 97,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,092 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,150 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 MUP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MUP, 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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RE06 MUP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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