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RJ06 DRZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,132 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 146,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 129,466 miles

Nearside Front tyre approx. 2mm

Offside Front tyre approx. 2mm

engine management light on

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 129,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre approx. 2mm

Offside Front tyre approx. 2mm

engine management light on

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 114,955 miles

both front arm rear bushes slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,823 miles

both front arm rear bushes starting to split

outer sill damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2013 98,592 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,893 miles

front pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,505 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 71,992 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 57,312 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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RJ06 DRZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ06 DRZ, 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 DRZ registered?

RJ06 DRZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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