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BG06 TVC

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,973 mi
Last recorded151,973 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 TVC
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 151,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 151,957 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 144,253 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 144,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 134,131 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 134,131 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 126,759 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,600 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 122,839 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low

o/s/f tyre slightly wearing worn,tread depth on 3mm,n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly perished and cracks

Pass 21 Jan 2017 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slightly brake binding

engine oil level low

gear box slightly leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2017 117,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slightly brake binding

engine oil level low

gear box slightly leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2015 105,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2015 105,919 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2014 93,479 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,890 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 77,688 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm tread depth

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,678 miles

Both rear tyre's are of differant size to fronts.

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyre's are of differant size to fronts.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,245 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 45,766 miles

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

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

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 TVC is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TVC, 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 BG06 TVC registered?

BG06 TVC is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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