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RJ06 TKN

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,839 mi
Last recorded155,839 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 155,839 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame and arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 140,603 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear underside slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 140,597 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn on edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,805 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front drop link rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear sub frame and underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,571 miles

rear underside corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2021 121,008 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,578 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 84,474 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

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

all flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 Jul 2016 81,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 78,216 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,972 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,972 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,252 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,777 miles

advise chip in windscreen zone A outside swept area

Fail 20 Jul 2011 61,769 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise chip in windscreen zone A outside swept area

Pass 29 Jul 2010 56,056 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,171 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,870 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 TKN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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