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RF56 CXT

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,760 mi
Last recorded140,760 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 CXT
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 140,760 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 140,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2025 134,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 125,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 125,435 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 113,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 98,871 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 98,864 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 84,697 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,900 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 67,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 64,559 miles

Engine cover fitted

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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2018 62,622 miles

Engine cover fitted

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)

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,613 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to get worn and low on tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 59,197 miles

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads worn and getting near limit

Fail 14 Jan 2016 59,194 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine cover fitted

rear brake pads worn and getting near limit

Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,447 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 52,890 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 47,742 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,801 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 36,410 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 30,953 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 CXT is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 CXT, 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 CXT registered?

RF56 CXT is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is RF56 CXT safe to buy?

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