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AF06 RZD

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,848 mi
Last recorded153,848 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 RZD
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 153,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported pipe joint to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around all four mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 151,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 151,580 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 139,300 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 132,197 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 120,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 111,815 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 103,460 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 103,458 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 95,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 95,987 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 78,831 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,831 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs corroding

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 2 Mar 2009 67,107 miles

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

O/S/R tyre wall damaged.

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

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

Rear washer poor.

Wipers smear slightly.

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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AF06 RZD is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF06 RZD, 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 AF06 RZD registered?

AF06 RZD is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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