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BG56 BWK

2006 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BWK
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 85,430 miles

General corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,993 miles

General corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 83,988 miles

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

General corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 82,688 miles

General corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,729 miles

General corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 81,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to most rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [Rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 79,441 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 79,435 miles

Fuel system component leaking Beneath engine cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,477 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres cracked in outer side walls getting close to the cords

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 73,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 72,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,071 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 64,585 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 63,604 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 50,897 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 36,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,208 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 34,208 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BG56 BWK is a 2006 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG56 BWK, 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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BG56 BWK is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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