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RE56 WHC

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

178,390 mi
Last recorded178,390 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 WHC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 178,390 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2019 168,037 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 156,914 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,525 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 138,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 127,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake binding by hand

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Oct 2014 117,462 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 117,462 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 101,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,060 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 45,484 miles

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

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

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 WHC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

RE56 WHC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is RE56 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 WHC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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