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RE06 VKM

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,072 mi
Last recorded134,072 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 VKM
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 134,072 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 134,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 134,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke and unable to hold test speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 125,629 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 125,626 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad warning light on dash

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

battery light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake effort only just met requirement at 16%

park brake uneven effort less on o/s/r

rear side windows and rear window dark tint non standard

Fail 2 Dec 2020 111,085 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak/blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot showing signs of grease loss no obvious cuts/tears

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated (wiring damaged /broken loom side)

offside mirror casing damaged

tested in wet conditions

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,833 miles

Front CV grease covering some steering & suspension components (both sides)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread & bald inner edge, near cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits to inner sidewall requires attention ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,833 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Front CV grease covering some steering & suspension components (both sides)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated & weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread & bald inner edge, near cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged splits to inner sidewall requires attention ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light illuminated

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 94,433 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Cuts to o/s/r tyre tread

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Outer driveshaft gaitor weeping

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension rubbers age cracking

Windscreen scratched

Pass 28 Nov 2017 86,112 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 86,108 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 80,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall split 90% of circumference (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,097 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 67,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,835 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,915 miles

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

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

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

disks have surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,052 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 30,825 miles

All wiper blades not clearing 100%

Rear washer inopp

Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,825 miles

All wiper blades not clearing 100%

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear washer inopp

Pass 1 May 2009 24,875 miles

Rear screen washer not working

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 VKM is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKM, 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 VKM is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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