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RE56 WHG

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,208 mi
Last recorded141,208 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 WHG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 141,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 131,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,203 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 123,919 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 120,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 120,049 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 107,562 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 107,562 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 96,345 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 96,344 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 89,660 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 82,977 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,426 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,319 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

evidence of brake fluid around abs pump but not leaking at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2011 29,044 miles

Nearside rear tyre on legal limit on outer edge. 205/55R16 91V Continental Sport Contact 2

Unable to see testable items due to plastic floor pan covers

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,380 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,994 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 WHG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WHG, 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 WHG registered?

RE56 WHG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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