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AO06 RBX

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

116,556 mi
Last recorded116,556 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RBX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 116,556 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp loose

Fail 13 Oct 2025 116,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability bottom arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached bottom arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp loose

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 107,826 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 107,821 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 97,944 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 97,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive advise investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 88,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 80,604 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 80,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 76,285 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 71,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 66,148 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 60,448 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 55,680 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

multiple minor stonechips

Fail 15 Oct 2016 55,680 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

multiple minor stonechips

o/s/r tyre showing signs of age and out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2015 50,059 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 50,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Mar 2014 40,837 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,728 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not in excess of requirements

Fail 30 Mar 2013 34,728 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not in excess of requirements

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 28,136 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 24,211 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 21,207 miles

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

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r seatbelt buckle retrieved from inside rear panel trim

Fail 24 Apr 2010 21,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/r seatbelt buckle retrieved from inside rear panel trim

Pass 24 Apr 2009 17,653 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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AO06 RBX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AO06 RBX, 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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AO06 RBX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 April 2006.

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