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RE56 CGZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,800 mi
Last recorded154,800 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 CGZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 154,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 154,800 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 148,097 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 148,096 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 144,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,105 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 142,083 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 142,053 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured water ingress in unit (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 140,248 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 140,241 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 138,319 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

under body trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 138,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 132,608 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight grease leak nearside outer cv gaiter

under body trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 127,263 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread.

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover lose.

Fail 15 Aug 2017 127,250 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside and offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread.

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover lose.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 122,963 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak (suspect os lower radiator)

front brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 122,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant leak (suspect os lower radiator)

front brake pads wearing low

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,907 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 107,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 99,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 89,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,350 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,313 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 56,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 CGZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CGZ, 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 CGZ registered?

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

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