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BF06 XGJ

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,956 mi
Last recorded185,956 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 185,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 179,886 miles

engine cover & complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 24 Nov 2022 173,584 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2022 173,584 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2021 167,393 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable componets

Pass 12 Mar 2020 161,369 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2019 153,721 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,249 miles

under panels fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 140,010 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,854 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 122,125 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls small splits.

E.M.L. on

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 122,019 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyre inner sidewalls small splits.

E.M.L. on

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 113,207 miles

brake warning light on

eml light on

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to undersides

Fail 24 Mar 2014 113,190 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

dash display showing bonnet open

eml on

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

trims fitted to undersides

brake warning light on

Pass 5 Feb 2013 104,410 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)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,410 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 3 Feb 2012 86,334 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 76,759 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 XGJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF06 XGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF06 XGJ registered?

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

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