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BD06 SUU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,243 mi
Last recorded164,243 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SUU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 164,243 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 159,325 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 156,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 148,077 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,912 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 139,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,967 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 132,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,083 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,539 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 115,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 113,945 miles

Bonnet covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear Tyre close to legal limit

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 108,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 100,470 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 100,470 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 87,522 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 87,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,339 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,943 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 27 Jun 2011 56,957 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 47,151 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,498 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 SUU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BD06 SUU, 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 SUU registered?

BD06 SUU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is BD06 SUU safe to buy?

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