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RE56 HPA

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 109,173 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 109,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 105,490 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 100,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 96,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 96,953 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,668 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 85,241 miles

Engine cover present impeding inspection of certain components.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards edges and some damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 225/40R18/92Y Tread low towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 85,241 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc C/V gaiter split at drive shaft (small) end. (2.5.C.1a)

Engine cover present impeding inspection of certain components.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards edges and some damage to outer sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Aim very high. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 225/40R18/92Y Tread low towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Aim very high. (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 52,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 17 Nov 2012 36,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre close to legal limited

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 19,668 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,175 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 HPA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

RE56 HPA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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