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BD56 FVW

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,830 mi
Last recorded144,830 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FVW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 138,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 130,579 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 130,579 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber seal broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 123,603 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 123,602 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 115,618 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 115,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,011 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 99,854 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 99,574 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 99,574 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,039 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 61,629 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 61,629 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,577 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 43,722 miles

Nearside Rear 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 FVW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD56 FVW registered?

BD56 FVW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

Is BD56 FVW safe to buy?

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