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BC06 BYE

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,953 mi
Last recorded143,953 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC06 BYE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 143,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 143,679 miles

Offside Rear fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2023 136,169 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 128,218 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 128,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,503 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2020 117,907 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 117,907 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively the wiper blades is ripped off (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,170 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 114,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 110,918 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 107,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,769 miles

check nearside parking brakes

parking brakes just on limit

Pass 21 Sep 2015 84,524 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 84,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 66,594 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,592 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,502 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

park brake lever grip loose

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,712 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust inners deteriorating

Pass 4 Oct 2011 30,072 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,532 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,020 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 20,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 15,708 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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BC06 BYE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BC06 BYE, 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 BC06 BYE registered?

BC06 BYE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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