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RF06 OMW

2006 Audi A3

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,877 mi
Last recorded161,877 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 OMW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 161,877 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 153,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 153,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 139,108 miles

mil lamp on dash

Fail 2 Jul 2015 139,108 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

mil lamp on dash

Pass 4 Jun 2014 124,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

engine malfunction light on

Pass 22 Jun 2013 111,305 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

rear brakes low approx 2mm

Fail 22 Jun 2013 111,305 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

rear brakes low approx 2mm

Pass 1 May 2012 86,489 miles

front w/bone rear bushes perished

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 May 2012 86,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front w/bone rear bushes perished

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,524 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,502 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,719 miles

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)

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 OMW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 OMW, 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 OMW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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