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RF56 AKY

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,212 mi
Last recorded132,212 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 AKY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,212 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40R18 Budget (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,317 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 97,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front inner wing damaged and not fully secured.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 82,282 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,343 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,793 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 AKY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AKY, 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 RF56 AKY registered?

RF56 AKY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is RF56 AKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 AKY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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