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BD06 OEU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,616 mi
Last recorded161,616 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 OEU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,616 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 161,614 miles

Emissions not tested emits blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working osr and nsr (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osf and nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged osr and nsr both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,533 miles

Coolant leak suspect expansion tank ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 151,456 miles

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Coolant leak suspect expansion tank ()

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,236 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 137,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 124,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged, cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 122,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 23 Mar 2017 122,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 119,161 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2016 119,161 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 116,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 95,454 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 95,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 86,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,383 miles

under car covered

Pass 19 May 2010 69,195 miles

child seat nearside front

Pass 15 May 2009 50,208 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 50,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear 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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BD06 OEU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD06 OEU, 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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BD06 OEU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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