2006 Audi A3 2.0L Petrol · VA06 BLZ
2006 Audi A3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 216,437 miles. MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A3
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VA06 BLZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2024
- 216,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VA06 BLZ 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 (VA06 BLZ) between February 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VA06 BLZ Mileage History
- 03/02/2022196,958 mi
- 02/02/2023207,469 mi+10,511 mi
- 03/02/2023207,472 mi+3 mi
- 12/03/2024216,431 mi+8,959 mi
- 17/04/2024216,437 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 8,849 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Water Pump Impeller FailureModerate
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
Coil packs degrade over time causing misfires, rough running and engine management lights. Affects all petrol models and is a common MOT failure cause.
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