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AK56 BZH

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

195,090 mi
Last recorded195,090 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BZH
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 195,090 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 173,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering detected at steering wheel

Fail 22 Nov 2018 173,313 miles

Front Emissions not tested flex (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in steering detected at steering wheel

Pass 7 Nov 2017 172,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 166,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 159,179 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 151,464 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 151,452 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 145,016 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 145,016 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 141,256 miles

engine under tray loose

Fail 27 Oct 2012 141,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine under tray loose

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,690 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 127,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,045 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,542 miles

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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AK56 BZH is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK56 BZH, 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 AK56 BZH registered?

AK56 BZH is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is AK56 BZH safe to buy?

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