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BD06 XLA

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

226,781 mi
Last recorded226,781 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 XLA
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 226,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 220,810 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 220,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 209,790 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Botrh sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2017 207,849 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 192,627 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 179,770 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 161,999 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 143,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 143,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 126,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 105,854 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 87,881 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 76,164 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 XLA is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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