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RF06 EAY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

248,181 mi
Last recorded248,181 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 248,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 236,087 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 236,087 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and subframe and arms corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 222,433 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 222,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 221,799 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 217,389 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 210,911 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 206,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 199,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 191,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2014 181,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2013 168,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012
Fail 19 Jun 2012

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 135,362 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 111,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 82,811 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 82,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EAY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EAY, 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 EAY registered?

RF06 EAY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is RF06 EAY safe to buy?

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