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RE06 ZXG

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

157,656 mi
Last recorded157,656 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,656 miles

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2026 157,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed centre section unattached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section unattached and back box loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2025 151,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2025 151,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt clip caught behind interior trim unable to test (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2024 144,479 miles

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

Slight bind from both rear brakes, discs slightly discoloured indicating overheating

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 29 Jan 2024 144,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Sealing ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Seat belt catch retracted behind the plastic trim and unavailable to test (7.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Slight bind from both rear brakes, discs slightly discoloured indicating overheating

Trays and covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 140,188 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 140,188 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))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,914 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2021 130,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2020 126,435 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 126,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 119,371 miles

Central brake light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2019 119,369 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central brake light not working

Fail 18 Dec 2018 119,366 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,404 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 44,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls

Fail 15 Apr 2011 44,280 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,307 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,653 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 ZXG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

RE06 ZXG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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