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BD56 ORW

2006 Audi A3

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,139 mi
Last recorded116,139 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ORW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,139 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 113,672 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,915 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 104,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 94,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn to 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 94,285 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,945 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 88,037 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2018 81,896 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,330 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,387 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 57,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,123 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,621 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,504 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 40,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 33,904 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 27,342 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 ORW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,968cc 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 ORW, 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 ORW registered?

BD56 ORW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 November 2006.

Is BD56 ORW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD56 ORW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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