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BD56 HZJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

195,345 mi
Last recorded195,345 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 HZJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 195,345 miles

Corrosion N/S

Pass 18 Oct 2024 186,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 180,239 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play ASAP (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ASAP (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,535 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 161,547 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 151,926 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 141,160 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 134,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 121,035 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 106,110 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 95,927 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 95,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 81,900 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 81,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 57,480 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 57,480 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Aug 2012 40,528 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged slightly no cords showing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,524 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 33,248 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,030 miles

4 x Tyres have damage to outer sidewalls without exposing cord

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 HZJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HZJ, 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 HZJ registered?

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

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