2006 Audi A3 3.2L Diesel · BK56 AEZ
2006 Audi A3 (3.2L, diesel). First registered 19 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 78,968 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BK56 AEZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 78,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BK56 AEZ Mileage History
- 08/09/202376,104 mi
- 11/09/202376,104 mi
- 30/04/202577,662 mi+1,558 mi
- 18/05/202678,968 mi+1,306 mi
- 19/05/202678,968 mi
Average of roughly 1,063 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BK56 AEZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Audi A3 (BK56 AEZ) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak dust boot dropped (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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