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RF06 EBC

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 EBC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 114,207 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 113,482 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 109,578 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 109,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 99,658 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 95,717 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 91,663 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2017 87,617 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 87,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 83,734 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,711 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,382 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,799 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 69,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 61,991 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,326 miles

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2011 52,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2010 37,810 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 26,746 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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RF06 EBC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EBC, 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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RF06 EBC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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