2006 Audi A3 1.6L Petrol · BG56 EJK
2006 Audi A3 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 117,097 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG56 EJK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2011
- 117,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG56 EJK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (BG56 EJK) between September 2009 and October 2011.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
BG56 EJK Mileage History
- 22/09/200979,775 mi
- 15/10/2010105,120 mi+25,345 mi
- 16/10/2010105,120 mi
- 10/10/2011117,097 mi+11,977 mi
Average of roughly 18,222 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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