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BD56 FDX

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,902 mi
Last recorded197,902 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FDX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 197,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 183,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 174,504 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorer dust tubes adrift

Offside Rear brake grabbing slightly

coolant and oil level low at start of test

engine check light on

intermittent engine misfire at idle

oil leak from engine

possible coolant leak from radiator

Fail 16 Nov 2017 174,500 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear and offside rear shock absorer dust tubes adrift

coolant and oil level low at start of test

engine check light on

intermittent engine misfire at idle

oil leak from engine

possible coolant leak from radiator

Pass 11 Nov 2016 164,866 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 164,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 154,266 miles

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 154,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 143,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 125,525 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 125,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 110,051 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 110,051 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 106,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 86,533 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 69,588 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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BD56 FDX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD56 FDX, 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 BD56 FDX registered?

BD56 FDX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is BD56 FDX safe to buy?

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