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RFX 528W

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,014 mi
Last recorded76,014 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 528W
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,014 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,014 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,459 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 141,723 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 127,328 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 127,328 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 118,254 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 79,462 miles

Both front tyres damaged on outer walls.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 79,462 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres damaged on outer walls.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,281 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 57,180 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre may have slow puncture

o/s/f washer jet requires adjusting part of rear washer jet blocked

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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RFX 528W is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RFX 528W, 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 RFX 528W registered?

RFX 528W is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is RFX 528W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFX 528W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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