2006 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · RK56 OXM
2006 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 2,446 miles. MOT expired on 05 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 May 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 2,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK56 OXM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/05/2023
- 2,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK56 OXM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (RK56 OXM) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))”.
RK56 OXM Mileage History
- 07/05/2022186,258 mi
- 04/05/20232,446 mi-183,812 mi
Average of roughly -185,446 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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