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BF06 XFV

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 XFV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 172,217 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 167,594 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs wearing thin and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes splitting and movement felt when driving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 167,551 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs wearing thin and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes splitting and movement felt when driving (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 160,764 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 160,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 153,295 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 153,177 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 145,053 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 145,027 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 136,314 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 136,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 130,268 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 128,272 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,839 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 123,417 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2014

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 110,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 104,076 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 104,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 96,437 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,901 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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BF06 XFV is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BF06 XFV, 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 BF06 XFV registered?

BF06 XFV is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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