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BG56 BWW

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,685 mi
Last recorded178,685 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 BWW
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 178,685 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2023 178,279 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 178,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 167,114 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 166,767 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 154,244 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 149,148 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 149,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 147,419 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 147,419 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 141,379 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 141,271 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 131,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 110,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 101,889 miles

n/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,788 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)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 91,337 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 87,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,390 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 68,301 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

front inner brake pads require closer inspection

n/s front outer cv gaiter leaking

n/s front tyre low tread and split in inner wall

o/s front tyre tread low

Pass 16 Oct 2009 51,657 miles

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

rear no plate delaminating but still able to read

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 BWW is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BWW, 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 BWW is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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