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PY56 BVZ

2006 Audi A3

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,762 mi
Last recorded165,762 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 BVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 165,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged and repaired,

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine MIL on vehicle pre 2008

Fail 22 Jan 2025 165,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer sill damaged and repaired,

Offside park brake low effort.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine MIL on vehicle pre 2008

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 154,553 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 146,199 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Sep 2021 138,230 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 138,227 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 131,256 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 120,935 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 115,325 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 112,432 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 108,010 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 102,688 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 94,568 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 83,638 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 70,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,746 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,443 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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PY56 BVZ 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 83.3%.

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 PY56 BVZ, 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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What year was PY56 BVZ registered?

PY56 BVZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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