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B12 TRN

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

79,636 mi
Last recorded79,636 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 TRN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 79,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 79,636 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Deep cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 75,545 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 75,545 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 146,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 146,185 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Heavily worn, pitted or scored due to condition of brake pads, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 137,106 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 70,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 70,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 131,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 131,055 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 58,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,325 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 123,082 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing rubber mount split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,081 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing rubber mount split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,087 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 52,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,369 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 49,742 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,138 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 40,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 92,832 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,664 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 36,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,387 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,649 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 62,304 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,138 miles

condition of o/s wiper blade

n/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

o/s/r tyre cracking on the side wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 27,382 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 24,155 miles

condition of o/s/f wiper blade

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,867 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,529 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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B12 TRN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 B12 TRN, 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 B12 TRN registered?

B12 TRN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is B12 TRN safe to buy?

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