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BD56 FEP

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,220 mi
Last recorded114,220 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FEP
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 114,220 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 110,634 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre seat belt buckle missing outer plastics

drive shaft boot osf cracking

front pad sensor damaged

winter tyres fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,629 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front tyres close to limit

OSF wiper split

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre seat belt buckle missing outer plastics

drive shaft boot osf cracking

front pad sensor damaged

rear discs and pads show signs of heat

winter tyres fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 107,463 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,463 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Sill damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 99,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 99,437 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,219 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,188 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 71,306 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 65,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 65,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nail in tyre tread o/s/r

rear brakes dragging slightly

rear washer not working

Pass 14 Nov 2014 57,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,139 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Nov 2012 42,558 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 15 Nov 2012 42,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 26,758 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 18,614 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 18,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FEP is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BD56 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

BD56 FEP is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is BD56 FEP safe to buy?

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