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RF06 APZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,542 mi
Last recorded121,542 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 APZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 121,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak undertrays saturated ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight chuffing sound, smoking and fumes coming from under engine cover, further inspection advised

Fail 28 Oct 2016 121,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense smashed exposing direct white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring fractured both sides lower pig tails (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak undertrays saturated ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

slight chuffing sound, smoking and fumes coming from under engine cover, further inspection advised

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,562 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 109,562 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn / lipped

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,410 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 90,713 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 79,958 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 79,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 52,014 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 APZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 APZ, 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 RF06 APZ registered?

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

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