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BD06 OEW

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,441 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 111,753 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 110,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,225 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,225 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake pedal creeps when full depressed (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,204 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2020 104,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,428 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,892 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 100,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 97,598 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 93,175 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,162 miles

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

Nearside Mirror mising

Fail 15 Nov 2014 80,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 80,688 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,415 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2013 74,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 68,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,408 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,075 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,078 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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BD06 OEW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD06 OEW registered?

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

Is BD06 OEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 OEW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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