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RE06 XDV

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,602 mi
Last recorded227,602 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 XDV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2024 227,602 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))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 225,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 212,427 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 212,297 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))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 14 Apr 2021 186,738 miles

Smell of fuel under bonnet

Fail 14 Apr 2021 186,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 14 Apr 2020 170,607 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 154,927 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 137,918 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 137,818 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter Area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes splitting.

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 131,938 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 126,181 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 126,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 120,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Jul 2014 113,844 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2013 105,417 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 105,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake discs slightly worn

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

Fail 29 May 2012 100,216 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 May 2012 100,216 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2011 93,977 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2010 87,888 miles

offside front brake pads getting low

Fail 7 May 2010 87,871 miles

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

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

offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2009 80,719 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 XDV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XDV, 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 XDV registered?

RE06 XDV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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