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RF06 XNJ

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,434 mi
Last recorded149,434 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 149,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 145,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 145,166 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,725 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 132,537 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 129,044 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 126,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 120,998 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 117,315 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 112,992 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 101,472 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,645 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)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 49,302 miles

Windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 10 Jun 2009 38,493 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XNJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF06 XNJ registered?

RF06 XNJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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