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RJ06 MZX

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,848 mi
Last recorded165,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 MZX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 165,848 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 165,829 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre 1mm inner edge

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 152,950 miles

offside rear brake showing signs of binding

Fail 16 Jan 2017 152,950 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear brake showing signs of binding

Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,973 miles

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

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

Front n/s and o/s tyres feathering on edges,close to wear marks

Fail 5 Jan 2016 142,973 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front n/s and o/s tyres feathering on edges,close to wear marks

Pass 31 Jan 2015 133,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2015 133,729 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 121,819 miles

advise both sides front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split and perish.

advise both sides front tyres wearing on inner erdges and on 2/3mm

advise corrosion forming on rear discs.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 121,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise both sides front lower arm inner rear bushes starting to split and perish.

advise both sides front tyres wearing on inner erdges and on 2/3mm

advise corrosion forming on rear discs.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 114,510 miles

air bag warning light is on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 109,778 miles

Air Bag light on

Rear brake disc's rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,654 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,469 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 MZX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MZX, 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 MZX registered?

RJ06 MZX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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