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RF06 EJN

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,354 mi
Last recorded191,354 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 EJN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 191,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 184,725 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 180,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 177,006 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 171,840 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 171,840 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable not fitted correctly

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 165,877 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 165,876 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 152,748 miles

front number plate damaged .......

o/s outer c/v gaiter weeping grease .........

Pass 27 Sep 2016 147,141 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges & close to limit .....

both rear tyres uneven inner treads & close to limit .......

Pass 22 Sep 2015 142,610 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner treads ......

exhaust emissions too clean to register ......

o/s/f outer c/v gaiter splitting ........

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge .....

Pass 26 Sep 2014 136,585 miles

n/s & o/s outer rear tyre treads uneven .......

o/s outer c/v gaiter splitting & seeping grease .......

Pass 23 Sep 2013 129,447 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 129,447 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,485 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 106,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 94,305 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 89,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2009 71,627 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on edges

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 EJN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

RF06 EJN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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