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AP06 BSZ

2006 Audi A3

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

234,788 mi
Last recorded234,788 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BSZ
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 234,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 234,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 223,188 miles

Fuel smell in engine bay, but no leak found at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 223,188 miles

Fuel smell in engine bay, but no leak found at time of test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush close to excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 213,146 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 203,260 miles

oil leak requires attention

Pass 4 Feb 2017 194,162 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 181,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

engine light on.

front discs heavily lipped.

front inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 167,388 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 151,038 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2014 151,037 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

oil low

Pass 2 Feb 2013 138,380 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 124,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 119,839 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)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 89,114 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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AP06 BSZ 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 81.3%.

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 AP06 BSZ, 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 BSZ is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 8 June 2006.

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