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BD56 FVV

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FVV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 149,436 miles

Rear suspension components (especially subframe) slightly corroded

exhaust limits plate defaced

Fail 24 Feb 2025 149,434 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm & uneven inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension components (especially subframe) slightly corroded

exhaust limits plate defaced

Pass 25 Oct 2023 141,239 miles

Front Brake and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

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

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

Rear Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion, not seriously weakened.

Fail 24 Oct 2023 141,235 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion.

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

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

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

Rear Suspension components have heavy surface corrosion, not seriously weakened.

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Smoke Emission plate has been defaced

Fail 13 Oct 2022 137,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Smoke Emission plate has been defaced

Pass 4 Nov 2021 134,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 131,151 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 131,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,826 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Oct 2019 126,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension sub-frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2018 121,252 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view. Plastic covers fitted over brake pipes (front to rear)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 112,966 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Front wishbones rear most bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3-4mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 96,464 miles

undertrayed

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,108 miles

under trayed

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,836 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 70,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,965 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 55,829 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 48,777 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 40,575 miles

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

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

both rear tyres started to perish

Pass 25 Nov 2009 28,130 miles

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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BD56 FVV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FVV, 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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BD56 FVV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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