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RJ06 DPY

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,420 mi
Last recorded130,420 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 DPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,420 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 127,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,139 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 118,135 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 109,464 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 105,508 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,249 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 95,189 miles

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)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 95,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,316 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 89,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 82,765 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 10 Jul 2014 82,765 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,286 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 70,136 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,130 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,220 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 57,039 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,497 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge - close to limit,

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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RJ06 DPY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJ06 DPY, 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 RJ06 DPY registered?

RJ06 DPY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is RJ06 DPY safe to buy?

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