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RF06 APX

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,096 mi
Last recorded78,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 APX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,096 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 162,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 162,273 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 144,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 132,650 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 99,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

acc damage (o/s/f wing & bumper /dent to boot / dent to bonnet

engine oil level low

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge /nail in tread & depth low

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 2 May 2009 99,691 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

acc damage (o/s/f wing & bumper /dent to boot / dent to bonnet

engine oil level low

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge /nail in tread & depth low

slight imbalance front brakes

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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RF06 APX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF06 APX, 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 RF06 APX registered?

RF06 APX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is RF06 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 APX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF06 APX have outstanding finance?

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