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RF56 BNB

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

148,896 mi
Last recorded148,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 148,896 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 144,299 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 139,832 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 139,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 135,064 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 131,667 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 128,171 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 128,171 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 126,784 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 122,404 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 122,404 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 117,657 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 117,657 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 112,246 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 112,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot and cover (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot dust cover (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 106,318 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

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

Nearside front Tyre worn on sidewall/inside edge

Offside front Tyre worn on edges/small cut on sidewalls

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

Rear wiper split

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,226 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,206 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,044 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,278 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seated fitted to n/s/f

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,542 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,542 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 32,926 miles

Adv - Front number plate cracked.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BNB is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 RF56 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

RF56 BNB is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is RF56 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 BNB shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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