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BD06 YAU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,083 mi
Last recorded178,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 YAU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 178,083 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2018 178,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2017 151,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)

Rear underbody heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Fail 6 Jun 2017 151,788 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)

Rear underbody heat shield deteriorated and insecure

Pass 23 May 2016 126,318 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,466 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 94,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre's worn low on edge's, 2mm across centre

Pass 1 Jun 2013 84,026 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 71,455 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 71,369 miles

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

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

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

engine over filled with oil( unable to carry out emissions test)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,165 miles

rear brake discs worn.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 23,687 miles

Nearside Front 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 YAU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YAU, 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 YAU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 May 2006.

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