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RF55 EXB

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,071 mi
Last recorded179,071 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 EXB
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 179,071 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2026 179,071 miles

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

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2024 173,929 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,193 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2023 170,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 165,163 miles

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 2 Dec 2021 162,078 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 158,069 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 158,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 148,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2019 148,867 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Body component likely to become detached BONNIT INSECURE (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S,N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 138,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 26 May 2018 138,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 127,821 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2017 127,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 114,020 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 105,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear bush) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,161 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,719 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,731 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 55,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,164 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 50,164 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,270 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 40,112 miles

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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RF55 EXB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 RF55 EXB, 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 RF55 EXB registered?

RF55 EXB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is RF55 EXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 EXB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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