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RF06 FTY

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 FTY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 137,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 131,234 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,868 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,160 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,045 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,088 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,177 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,527 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,283 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,017 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 1 Mar 2014 80,605 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

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

rear tyre inner treads starting to step

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,535 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,535 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,914 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 63,429 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,819 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 48,771 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear

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 FTY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 FTY, 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 FTY registered?

RF06 FTY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

Is RF06 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF06 FTY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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