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RF56 BEO

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

162,029 mi
Last recorded162,029 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 BEO
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 162,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2024 162,029 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2022 153,723 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 144,790 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 138,634 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 138,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 125,689 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 113,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,447 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 83,591 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,300 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 60,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 51,453 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,713 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 30,471 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 BEO is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BEO, 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 BEO registered?

RF56 BEO is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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