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PL06 BNF

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,379 mi
Last recorded195,379 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 BNF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 195,379 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 195,364 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 190,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 182,856 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 182,855 miles

Front coil spring broken x2 (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 177,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 170,452 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 170,317 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 149,062 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp unit slightly loose. not affecting beam aim.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 149,062 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp unit slightly loose. not affecting beam aim.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,339 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 113,629 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 113,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

srs light on

Pass 16 Jul 2011 97,725 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 97,701 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,175 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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PL06 BNF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PL06 BNF, 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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PL06 BNF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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