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RF06 EAA

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

218,746 mi
Last recorded218,746 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 EAA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 218,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 212,922 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2020 195,078 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 182,658 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 172,157 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 159,028 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 142,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 131,859 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,924 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 92,499 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,060 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 52,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 52,074 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EAA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RF06 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

RF06 EAA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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