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RE06 VCV

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VCV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 145,857 miles

225/40/ZR18/92W.

Bonnet stay sticking, poor support.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight noise from N/S/F top mount. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 137,354 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,757 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 135,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,112 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 130,110 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 119,249 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 109,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 99,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 85,597 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 71,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,624 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 65,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 55,276 miles

Front brake discs are worn.

Gearbox oil leak.

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 25 Feb 2011 55,176 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs are worn.

Gearbox oil leak.

Minor engine oil leak.

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge.

Rear brake discs are worn.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both near and offside rear tyres getting close to limit

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer e3dges;also close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

slight damage to offside front lower sill

Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,492 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both near and offside rear tyres getting close to limit

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer e3dges;also close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

slight damage to offside front lower sill

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 VCV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

RE06 VCV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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