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RF56 NNK

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,390 mi
Last recorded140,390 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 140,390 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Axle & Axle Bushes Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 137,800 miles

Front Bumper Damaged.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 137,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper Damaged.

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 134,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced & Rear Anti Roll Bar Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 132,150 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced AXEL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 124,309 miles

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

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

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2022 124,309 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine oil level low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 114,560 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,791 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 102,630 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 102,630 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 98,979 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 91,007 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,584 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,598 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 76,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2011 65,054 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,924 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 NNK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NNK, 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 NNK registered?

RF56 NNK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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