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R12 BMH

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,671 mi
Last recorded166,671 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 BMH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 166,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 162,439 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 162,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 150,747 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 150,747 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 148,047 miles

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))

under tray fitted

Fail 24 Dec 2020 148,047 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,210 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2019 142,210 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

under tray fitted

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,330 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 129,330 miles

under tray fitted

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,360 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and perished

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 1 Jun 2016 104,360 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and perished

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,492 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,380 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,477 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,407 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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R12 BMH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R12 BMH, 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 R12 BMH registered?

R12 BMH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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