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AP06 BPY

2006 Audi A3

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,656 mi
Last recorded139,656 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BPY
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 139,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 128,561 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,749 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 119,414 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,184 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,961 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 102,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 90,534 miles

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

The front brake pads are very worn

The o/s/r brake pads are worn to 3mm

he o/s/f tyre is worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,130 miles

The o/s/f brake pads are worn thin

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,777 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 67,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

The o/s/f tyre is worn very close to the legal limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 53,298 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 53,298 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,693 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 46,992 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,739 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,627 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,208 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AP06 BPY is a 2006 Audi A3 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AP06 BPY, 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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AP06 BPY is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 June 2006.

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