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RF56 AMX

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,478 mi
Last recorded157,478 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 157,478 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 155,380 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 152,145 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 152,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 149,999 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 147,313 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2020 145,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 142,867 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 142,813 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 139,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 139,236 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 122,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 101,905 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,903 miles

205/55/16 94W

engine covers and under trays fitted covering some components

engine management light illuminated

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 90,194 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 82,484 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 82,484 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 76,154 miles

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 11 Jul 2012 76,154 miles

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

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

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)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,733 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

wear to outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,294 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 50,447 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 AMX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AMX, 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 AMX registered?

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

Is RF56 AMX safe to buy?

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