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BD56 ZNJ

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,438 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Center exhaust clamp very rusty and broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Spring not sitting completely central? (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 101,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 97,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 89,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight cracking in tread to side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2017 89,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer slight inop

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,036 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 85,036 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,475 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,914 miles

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

rhr tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rhr tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2012 60,541 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 60,541 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 53,810 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 39,893 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZNJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

BD56 ZNJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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