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RE56 HPO

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

196,668 mi
Last recorded196,668 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HPO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 196,668 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 196,668 miles

Coil spring corroded both sides front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2025 192,095 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

front coil springs corroded

headlamps deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024 189,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust has blow (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r number plate light inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

both front windows heavy tinted

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Feb 2023 171,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak From Centre Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F + O/S/F Beam Patterns Weak

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,228 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 142,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 142,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and split on inner edge to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 135,376 miles

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Fail 11 Nov 2019 135,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 12 Nov 2018 124,588 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 124,456 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,799 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 104,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear wiper deteriorating

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,741 miles

both outer cv boots weeping grease

Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,890 miles

nsf tyre side wall has visable signs of kerb damage

Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,929 miles

Inner edges of front brake discs corroded.

N/s c.v gaitor perished on inner edge.

Slight delamination of both rear upper wish bone hub bushes.

Pass 7 Apr 2012 56,389 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,844 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,402 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 HPO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HPO, 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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RE56 HPO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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