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RF56 AKN

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,302 mi
Last recorded165,302 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 AKN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 165,302 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 165,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 153,730 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 138,142 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 120,189 miles

Nearside Front 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))

n/s/f outer cv boot perished.

n/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit.

o/s/f outer cv boot perished.

Pass 17 Aug 2021 105,620 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 98,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 98,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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 12 Aug 2019 91,184 miles

Front brake pads have approximately 3000-4000 miles remaining (o/s/f slightly lower 2000-3000 miles)

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,381 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 15 Aug 2017 71,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,620 miles

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

rear tyres heavily splitting on treads

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,550 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 58,786 miles

rear tyres cracking on treads

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,487 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 57,487 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 55,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,294 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 53,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 51,334 miles

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

front wipers smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,587 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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RF56 AKN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RF56 AKN, 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 RF56 AKN registered?

RF56 AKN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is RF56 AKN safe to buy?

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