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BA55 BHP

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 BHP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 107,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 107,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 105,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 103,054 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,052 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,102 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 97,664 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2019 95,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,209 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,196 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 82,866 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 82,866 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 78,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 74,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 69,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 63,292 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,738 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 53,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 39,006 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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BA55 BHP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BA55 BHP, 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 BA55 BHP registered?

BA55 BHP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for BA55 BHP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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