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2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,088 mi
Last recorded133,088 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 NHL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 133,088 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 129,662 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 123,187 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 123,186 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 116,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 113,657 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 108,094 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,862 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 103,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 95,296 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 95,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 84,942 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 84,942 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 74,637 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 74,635 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 66,754 miles

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

rear brakes corroded and wearing low

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,021 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Jun 2013 46,915 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,549 miles

amber light on dash

Pass 21 Jun 2011 31,830 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,560 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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BG06 NHL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BG06 NHL, 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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BG06 NHL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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