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BK55 TXX

2006 Audi A3

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 TXX
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 123,631 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 118,434 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 113,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 109,344 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 102,815 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2021 102,815 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 95,686 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 95,398 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))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 86,627 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,272 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 83,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 82,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 5 Aug 2016 79,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,647 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 62,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,081 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,240 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,239 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 28,052 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BK55 TXX is a 2006 Audi A3 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BK55 TXX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK55 TXX registered?

BK55 TXX is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 27 February 2006.

Is BK55 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 TXX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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