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BD56 PPU

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,118 mi
Last recorded133,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 133,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,264 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,413 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 111,413 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,828 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 96,595 miles

both front tyres close to wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

both front tyres close to wear bars

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

signs of o/s/r brake getting hot

Pass 17 Jul 2017 89,304 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,551 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 11 Jul 2016 82,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 20 Jul 2015 77,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,001 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 50,118 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 40,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,374 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,562 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 PPU is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

BD56 PPU is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is BD56 PPU safe to buy?

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