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RF06 EBJ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

314,479 mi
Last recorded314,479 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 314,479 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 194,379 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 188,426 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate excessively corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 181,400 miles

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake back plates rusty

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 169,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance suspect wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

engine oil low

light wiper marks on wind screen

shield above exhaust rear box loose

Fail 22 Mar 2018 169,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance suspect wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1d)

engine oil low

light wiper marks on wind screen

shield above exhaust rear box loose

Pass 25 Mar 2017 161,073 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 161,071 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 143,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn uneven

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

oil blowing past engine filler cap

tail gate wont close fully

trim along bottom of o/s door adrift and door corroded

under body trays obscuring some components

wiper marks on wind screen

Fail 7 Mar 2016 143,630 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner tread worn uneven

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

oil blowing past engine filler cap

tail gate wont close fully

trim along bottom of o/s door adrift and door corroded

under body trays obscuring some components

wiper marks on wind screen

Pass 25 Mar 2015 124,043 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

light wiper marks on screen

Fail 25 Mar 2015 124,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

light wiper marks on screen

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,344 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light marks on windscreen caused by wiper blade

Fail 27 Mar 2014 106,344 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light marks on windscreen caused by wiper blade

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 87,823 miles

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

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s front tyre 3mm

slight damage on o/s rear rim protector

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,387 miles

Front wiper blades smear

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 63,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both - Front wishbone rear bushes split

Front wiper blades smear

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,714 miles

slight tyre wear on inside edges of front tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,964 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 EBJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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