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BD56 VGK

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

153,307 mi
Last recorded153,307 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 VGK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 153,307 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 235,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 134,797 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 125,972 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 112,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 111,589 miles

front bumper area damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2018 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged torn webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front bumper area damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2017 92,240 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen in b zone (does not affect forward view)

circular disc stuck on screen (does not affect forward view)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 92,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splitting on inner wall to cord (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen in b zone (does not affect forward view)

circular disc stuck on screen (does not affect forward view)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 81,469 miles

osr tyre wearing on inner edge and feathered

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 66,498 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,655 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Fail 9 Jul 2012 52,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall outer

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,042 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall outer

Pass 15 Oct 2010 36,720 miles

both front tyres worn heavilly to inner shoulders

Fail 15 Oct 2010 36,703 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn heavilly to inner shoulders

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,239 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 VGK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

BD56 VGK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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