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RF06 MWK

2006 Audi A3

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,517 mi
Last recorded150,517 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 MWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 150,517 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2025 150,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Aug 2024 144,763 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2024 144,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,898 miles

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))

chip in windscreen

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 138,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

chip in windscreen

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2022 131,881 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads worn close in wear bars & inner edges

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2022 131,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

both front tyre treads worn close in wear bars & inner edges

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 126,437 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2021 126,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2021 126,432 miles

Emissions not tested Engine running rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 123,284 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2020 123,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted outer (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,533 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,977 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 103,977 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 103,933 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 85,844 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 78,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 70,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service light on

Pass 31 May 2012 55,618 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 55,618 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,173 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 45,689 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 36,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 MWK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

RF06 MWK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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