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RE56 AEP

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,596 mi
Last recorded127,596 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 AEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 127,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 125,650 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 120,579 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 113,097 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 113,093 miles

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification spring not seated correctly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s park brake effort slightly low

Pass 30 Mar 2021 101,738 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 95,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 95,488 miles

Nearside windscreen cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush de bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly.

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 89,794 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush de bonded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 86,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 86,666 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 82,537 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 68,717 miles

Front screen cracked NS lower corner but not considered obstructive

Pass 7 Aug 2013 56,666 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,275 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 32,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 30,403 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 30,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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RE56 AEP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RE56 AEP, 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 RE56 AEP registered?

RE56 AEP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RE56 AEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 AEP shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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