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RE56 YMV

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,857 mi
Last recorded152,857 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 YMV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 152,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 146,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 142,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 133,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 124,613 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 115,220 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 108,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 100,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 89,176 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 75,506 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,237 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 61,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,286 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,177 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 28,012 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 YMV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMV, 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 YMV registered?

RE56 YMV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is RE56 YMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE56 YMV shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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