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BD06 SVE

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,863 mi
Last recorded109,863 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 SVE
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 109,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 105,464 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 95,353 miles

Centre stop light inop

Fail 1 Dec 2023 95,353 miles

Centre stop light inop

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,438 miles

damage to nsf tyre sidewall and wearing on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,384 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 86,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,063 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 81,063 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 67,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 65,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,531 miles

Nearside Front windscreen wiper blade slightly split

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2014 58,483 miles

both front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

fuel cap sealing washer deteriorating

high level stop light not working

offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 24 Dec 2013 55,770 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,012 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,844 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 SVE is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SVE, 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 BD06 SVE registered?

BD06 SVE is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 2 June 2006.

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