2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · RN55 DMZ
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 10,661 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,661 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN55 DMZ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 10,661 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN55 DMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (RN55 DMZ) between February 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Coil spring insecure not seated right (5.3.1 (a) (i))”.
RN55 DMZ Mileage History
- 11/02/200951,777 mi
- 12/02/200951,777 mi
- 22/02/201061,693 mi+9,916 mi
- 26/02/201171,260 mi+9,567 mi
- 27/02/201277,170 mi+5,910 mi
- 25/02/201381,501 mi+4,331 mi
- 25/02/20140 mi-81,501 mi
- 25/02/20140 mi
- 20/02/201591,495 mi+91,495 mi
- 20/02/201693,341 mi+1,846 mi
- 20/02/201693,341 mi
- 20/02/201795,010 mi+1,669 mi
- 19/02/201897,895 mi+2,885 mi
- 16/02/2019105,590 mi+7,695 mi
- 16/02/2019105,590 mi
- 11/02/2020107,220 mi+1,630 mi
- 11/02/2020107,220 mi
- 19/02/2021109,271 mi+2,051 mi
- 19/02/2021109,271 mi
- 21/02/20233,512 mi-105,759 mi
- 21/02/20233,512 mi
- 21/02/20246,135 mi+2,623 mi
- 21/02/20246,135 mi
- 14/02/20257,932 mi+1,797 mi
- 25/02/202610,661 mi+2,729 mi
Average of roughly -2,413 miles per year across 25 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: Good
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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