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RE06 VJY

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VJY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,180 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 60,697 miles

rear pads 1/2 to 2/3 worn

Fail 12 Aug 2025 60,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Incorrect bolt used- significantly too short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer C.V joint gaiter missing a clip - still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 54,689 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 51,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 47,328 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 46,172 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 46,172 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,800 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,793 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,809 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 37,593 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,525 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 29,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,344 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,344 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 23,412 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,188 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,690 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 VJY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

RE06 VJY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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