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RF06 XXG

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

180,004 mi
Last recorded180,004 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 180,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2020 180,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 172,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 172,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 167,198 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 151,929 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 138,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Fail 18 Jun 2016 138,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake starting to bind

Pass 10 Jul 2015 133,785 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 130,478 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 1 Jul 2013 127,139 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 127,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 119,794 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 115,357 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 90,840 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 90,840 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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 XXG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

RF06 XXG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is RF06 XXG safe to buy?

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