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BG06 XUL

2006 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,053 mi
Last recorded145,053 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XUL
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 145,053 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 122,412 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 122,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 96,204 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 96,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 92,437 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 92,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 83,174 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres near wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 62,561 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,766 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 50,748 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 44,823 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,087 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 36,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,416 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 7 May 2011 29,632 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 26,180 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,836 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 XUL is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG06 XUL, 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 XUL is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 3 May 2006.

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