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RE53 PAR

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

121,470 mi
Last recorded121,470 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 PAR
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 121,470 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Rear general surface rust underneath

Pass 15 May 2025 112,460 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 112,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2024 105,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bonnet strut defective

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 105,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front bonnet strut defective

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 105,668 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 89,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 104,638 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,032 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,053 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,655 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 90,676 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 48,704 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 81,304 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 44,871 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 44,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 73,341 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 percent worn both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 73,340 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres corded on both inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 percent worn both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 30,827 miles

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2017 51,779 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 23,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest points (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm at lowest points (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,288 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,411 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 48,580 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,580 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 14,113 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,298 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2012 34,837 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 29,077 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,322 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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RE53 PAR is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 RE53 PAR, 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 RE53 PAR registered?

RE53 PAR is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 May 2006.

Is RE53 PAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 PAR shows 35 tests with a 82.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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