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RE56 HSC

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,872 mi
Last recorded154,872 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 154,872 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 154,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective bulb in wrong (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 136,307 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 136,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres run flat

slight smoking at revs

Pass 25 Mar 2017 134,530 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 133,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 120,567 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 120,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 111,113 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,652 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 83,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 83,058 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 68,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,234 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,234 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 51,222 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 50,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HSC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

RE56 HSC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is RE56 HSC safe to buy?

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