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RE56 ELC

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,277 mi
Last recorded167,277 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 ELC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 167,277 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 167,277 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 153,608 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 148,942 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 135,443 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 117,975 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 99,758 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever on n/s not going back to stop fully.

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread. no cors or ply exposed

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread. no cors or ply exposed

Pass 23 Sep 2010 78,895 miles

inner rim of n/s/r wheel slightly deformed.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

inner rim of n/s/r wheel slightly deformed.

Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n.s.r road wheel slightly distorted

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,630 miles

n.s.r road wheel slightly distorted

stone chips in windscreen

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 ELC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ELC, 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 ELC registered?

RE56 ELC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 6 October 2006.

Is RE56 ELC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 ELC shows 11 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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