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RF06 FDE

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,979 mi
Last recorded127,979 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 FDE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 127,979 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,979 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 123,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 114,883 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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)

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

centre stop light not working

nail in the offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2015 114,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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)

both front suspension arm rear bushes perishing

centre stop light not working

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2014 105,836 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 96,633 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,242 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f tyre outer wall cut

o/s/r tyre inner wall cut

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,812 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/r inner tyre wall split and perished

Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn

n/s/r inner tyre wall split and perished

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,801 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)

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

front and rear brake discs wearing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,670 miles

covers fitted to floor pans

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r tyre on wear bars

o/s/r tyre worn to limit

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 FDE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

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

Is RF06 FDE safe to buy?

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