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RJ06 MXG

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,746 mi
Last recorded171,746 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 MXG
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 171,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 161,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 148,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside worn heavier. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 148,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush on lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in tread, out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Lump in tread, out of shape. cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside worn heavier. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs starting to corrode across inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. Console Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 91H Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover dropped down

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,653 miles

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 30 Aug 2019 121,274 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower ARM BACK BUSH WORN

Offside Front Lower BACK BUSH WORN

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 87,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 87,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,896 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 70,372 miles

Offside outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,244 miles

Offside rear tyre perrished(205 55 R16 91v Toyo proxes cf1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,217 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 59,217 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,378 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,335 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 37,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 34,539 miles

engine undertray and under covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2010 34,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine undertray and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 24,516 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 24,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 MXG is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MXG, 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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RJ06 MXG is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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