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B5 NAH

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,944 mi
Last recorded117,944 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 NAH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,944 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 116,401 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 116,401 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 115,744 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 113,067 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 110,789 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 108,927 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 106,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Front parking light inop

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

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

Offside Front parking light inop

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 104,898 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge - new tyre req

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges - new tyre req

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tyre

Central Rear brake lamp inop

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot / bump stop and bracket loose / broken - req replacement

Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge and wearing on outer edge - new tyre req

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tyre

Offside Front tyre bald on inner and outer edges - new tyre req

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outer edge of tyre

Central Rear brake lamp inop

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot / bump stop and bracket loose / broken - req replacement

Pass 19 Sep 2017 103,033 miles

Centre exhaust rubbers deteriorated x2

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,600 miles

Bulb Warning Intermittently Coming On

Rear Lamps Dim And Not Fully Illuminating

Pass 18 Sep 2015 98,522 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 92,176 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,133 miles

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

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

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

cuts in tyre rim protectors

n/s/front inner wing panel insecure

suspect small exhaust blow manifold down pipe area

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,249 miles

N/S/F inner CV boot split

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 57,009 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,545 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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B5 NAH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B5 NAH, 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 B5 NAH registered?

B5 NAH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is B5 NAH safe to buy?

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