MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,863 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underneath car and components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion brake calliper seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underneath car and components corroded
rear brake discs worn
underneath car and components corroded
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
rear brake discs worn
underneath car and components corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust sleeve corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under trays fitted obscuring some components
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Audi A3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD56 ZLZ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ZLZ, 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 ZLZ registered?
BD56 ZLZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 20 December 2006.
Is BD56 ZLZ safe to buy?
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