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RE06 VEU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,974 mi
Last recorded197,974 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 197,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 187,739 miles

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 187,560 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))

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

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

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 181,061 miles

Both rear brakes have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Offside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Various oil weeps

Pass 11 Mar 2020 175,921 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 11 Mar 2020 175,921 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing on outer edge

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2019 160,035 miles

Both front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Both rear tyres feathering on outer edges

Nearside front antiroll bar link rod upper gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front lower arm rear bush starting to deteriorate

Rear brake discs in slight poor condition

Various oil weeps

Pass 21 Apr 2018 146,234 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorating

Undertray fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2018 146,234 miles

Front brake flexi hoses perishing

Nearside front anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiter deteriorating

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Undertray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,844 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2016 109,487 miles

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating

Pass 18 Apr 2015 90,361 miles

Offside front outer CV gaiter slightly insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front outer cv gaiter small clip missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 52,690 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 44,080 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 44,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 25,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,322 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VEU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver 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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

RE06 VEU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is RE06 VEU safe to buy?

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