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RE06 TGU

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,605 mi
Last recorded102,605 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 TGU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 102,605 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,933 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 83,309 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17/97w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyres mixed sizes but not on same axel

Pass 9 Dec 2021 76,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/r tyre persihing

Fail 9 Dec 2021 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel cap seal perishing

n/s/r tyre persihing

Pass 14 Dec 2020 72,384 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2019 69,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 69,530 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,356 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 63,356 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,404 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,979 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 44,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 38,953 miles

front brake pads worn

front tyres worn

stone chips front screen

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,788 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 17,966 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seat position

Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 11,953 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 TGU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

RE06 TGU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

Is RE06 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 TGU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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