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BG06 TXJ

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 TXJ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,302 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 106,302 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,032 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,965 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 92,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 92,439 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,190 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 85,190 miles

Nearside Front 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 Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,271 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 63,243 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,243 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 51,142 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 40,612 miles

both front tyres are worn to the legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm (225/45x17 94W XL)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,561 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 24,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,836 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 TXJ is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG06 TXJ, 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 TXJ registered?

BG06 TXJ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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