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RJ06 DRX

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,406 mi
Last recorded131,406 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 131,406 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear sills corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear flexys started to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2022 131,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear outer sills corroded

nearside rear tyre low tread

rear brake discs corroded /pads low

Pass 21 Oct 2020 129,605 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 129,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 124,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 115,350 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 115,350 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,140 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 106,771 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

tyres have cuts to side walls

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,101 miles

Airbox housing insecure

Offside Front Tyre has cuts but no sidewall damage

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre's perished and cracked between tread also cuts in tyre's but no cords showing.

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

Steering Lock fails to engage. (Car fitted with engine immobilizer)

Suspect intake/intercooler hose burst/loose.

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Badly damaged ()

Fail 3 Dec 2016 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre at 1.5mm advise high and low spots on tyre. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Airbox housing insecure

Offside Front Tyre has cuts but no sidewall damage

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Badly corroded, ( Unable to inspect spring fully due to position and dirt.) (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre's perished and cracked between tread also cuts in tyre's but no cords showing.

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

Steering Lock fails to engage. (Car fitted with engine immobilizer)

Suspect intake/intercooler hose burst/loose.

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Badly damaged ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,749 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 83,687 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,647 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 50,008 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 50,008 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 83,608 miles

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

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 DRX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ06 DRX, 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 DRX registered?

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

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