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RE56 HTL

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,056 mi
Last recorded210,056 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 HTL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 210,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 204,092 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 204,091 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 188,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 176,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 165,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 154,282 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 143,636 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 132,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 124,121 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2017 124,121 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,403 miles

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

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

both rear tyre treads worn on the inner edges

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 106,912 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 95,617 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 95,617 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,568 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 23 Apr 2012 81,865 miles

bind evident from offside rear brake(strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and pads low(strong advise)

stonechips in front screen

Fail 21 Apr 2012 81,853 miles

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

bind evident from offside rear brake(strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front brake discs worn and pads low(strong advise)

nearside front and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit and perished(strong advise)

rear brake discs and pads worn

stonechips in front screen

Pass 30 Apr 2011 72,523 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 62,631 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 51,833 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 HTL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE56 HTL registered?

RE56 HTL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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