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RF06 XXP

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,057 mi
Last recorded179,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 XXP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 179,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wear bold on inner edge

Offside Front cv boot perished

Fail 27 Jul 2019 179,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wear bold on inner edge

Offside Front cv boot perished

Pass 25 Jul 2018 177,411 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 175,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 166,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 159,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre worn on outer wall

Pass 10 Jul 2014 151,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on edges

nsr tyre worn/splitting on walls not deep enough to reach ply or cords

osr tyre worn on walls not deep enought to reach ply or cords ON LIMIT

Fail 10 Jul 2014 151,547 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing on edges

nsr tyre worn/splitting on walls not deep enough to reach ply or cords

osr tyre worn on walls not deep enought to reach ply or cords ON LIMIT

Pass 2 Jul 2013 142,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine/gearbox noisey at idle.

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 134,169 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2012 134,144 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,871 miles

front number plate de facing ON LIMIT

small cut nsf tyre outer wall ON LIMIT

underside covered with plastic trim

Pass 7 Jul 2010 115,871 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,101 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 XXP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XXP, 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 XXP registered?

RF06 XXP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 July 2006.

Is RF06 XXP safe to buy?

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