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RJ06 HCU

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,305 mi
Last recorded163,305 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HCU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 163,305 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 4 Aug 2020 163,297 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 3 Aug 2019 159,742 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

stone chip in screen, not affecting drivers view

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 2 Aug 2018 151,682 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

stone chips in screen, not affecting drivers view

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 11 Aug 2017 143,569 miles

engine light on

windscreen damaged offside

Fail 9 Aug 2017 143,569 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

oil level on min coolant level low - topped up

windscreen damaged offside

Pass 27 Jul 2016 136,612 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

various stone chips to windscreen

windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Jul 2015 125,424 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 125,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 114,504 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 114,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 98,102 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 96,652 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,817 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 82,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,501 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 56,256 miles

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

lower covers fitted

Fail 4 May 2010 56,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

lower covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2009 42,059 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage to outter wall

offside front wheel rim slight damage

unable to check full length of pipes and underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2009 42,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing inner edge and slight damage to outter wall

offside front wheel rim slight damage

unable to check full length of pipes and underside of vehicle due to covers fitted

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 HCU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HCU, 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 HCU registered?

RJ06 HCU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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