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RE56 HMZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,697 mi
Last recorded189,697 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HMZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 189,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 173,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 161,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 153,122 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded. n/s & o/s rear chassis & floors corroded.

manufacturers undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 153,119 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened rear shock top mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front & rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe & suspension components corroded. n/s & o/s rear chassis & floors corroded.

manufacturers undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2019 144,471 miles

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

all tyres have cuts in side walls

center rear seat belt plastic cover missing

rear suspension components and sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 144,415 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle smoking badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all tyres have cuts in side walls

center rear seat belt plastic cover missing

rear suspension components and sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2018 133,076 miles

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

rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 133,074 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

rear sub frame corroded,plastic under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2017 121,782 miles

Rear some corrosion to sub frame

Pass 8 Nov 2016 109,707 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 101,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 101,208 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 93,672 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,792 miles

exhaust emits a small volume of smoke from engine

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 54,146 miles

Rear right seat belt has scuff present on webbing

Fail 16 Nov 2010 54,144 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear right seat belt has scuff present on webbing

Pass 30 Nov 2009 43,715 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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RE56 HMZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE56 HMZ, 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 HMZ registered?

RE56 HMZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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