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AV06 BKF

2006 Audi A3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,726 mi
Last recorded147,726 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A393,947 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 BKF
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 147,726 miles

All brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 146,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 144,510 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 144,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2022 140,569 miles

advise exhaust corroded advise rear spring rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2021 132,545 miles

advise front discs scored advise abs light flased on stayed off possible fault advise to be checked out advise slight noise o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2020 125,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 125,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

advise outer cv boot slight leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,539 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 106,885 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 106,885 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 100,664 miles

advise slight down n/s/r brake

advise slight leekage o/s/f cv boot

slight movement in o/s/f bush

Pass 10 Apr 2015 91,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 81,213 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,193 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 62,075 miles

advise engine management light on advise small split in n/s/fouter cv boot

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 42,291 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,262 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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AV06 BKF is a 2006 Audi A3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV06 BKF, 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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AV06 BKF is a 2006 Audi A3, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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