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RJ06 ENC

2006 Audi A3

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

167,355 mi
Last recorded167,355 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 ENC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 167,355 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 159,604 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,651 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,974 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 137,764 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 137,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 131,383 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 131,341 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 120,134 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 120,134 miles

Brake performance not tested Decelerometer test not performed due to condition on N/s/r tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 106,987 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 106,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,977 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall has small cuts

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,389 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 71,353 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 57,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,471 miles

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

both front tyres perrishing

Pass 1 May 2012 30,937 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 24,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2010 17,486 miles

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 May 2010 17,486 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 12 May 2009 13,291 miles

Both front tyres approaching wear indicators

Nearside rear tyre approaching wear indicators

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

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 ENC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol 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 RJ06 ENC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ06 ENC registered?

RJ06 ENC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is RJ06 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ06 ENC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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