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B17 BWN

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,764 mi
Last recorded139,764 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 BWN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 139,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 133,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,216 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 100,057 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 90,171 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 87,000 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre suspect puncture ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2020 85,000 miles

engine cover/under trays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2020 85,000 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 74,655 miles

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,655 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

under trays/engine covers fitted covering testable items

Pass 25 Aug 2017 69,995 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,041 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 58,379 miles

engine covers and underbody trays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 25 Sep 2014 51,869 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 46,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms,rear mounting bushes perished and cracked

nearside front lower suspension arm,front mounting bush worn but not excessively

Pass 10 Oct 2012 39,929 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,149 miles

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 16 Mar 2011 31,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,528 miles

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

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

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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B17 BWN is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B17 BWN, 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 B17 BWN registered?

B17 BWN is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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