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AK56 BYV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,030 mi
Last recorded207,030 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 BYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 207,030 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 201,509 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Dec 2024 201,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot incomplete (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot incomplete (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and phone holder ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear suspension mounting points on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at rear suspension mounting points on chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 192,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 192,295 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 182,863 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 182,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 174,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn on shoulders / inner faces (OSF disc also worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR silencer inlet pipe / outer seam starting to separate / corrode slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear ferules (on calipers) corroding slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 174,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Outer cluster inner position lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn on shoulders / inner faces (OSF disc also worn on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

NSR silencer inlet pipe / outer seam starting to separate / corrode slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear ferules (on calipers) corroding slightly (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 167,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn slightly on shoulders (especially inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre tread (at angle into tread pattern ()

Fail 17 Dec 2020 167,570 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mid-section exhaust clamp corroded allowing rear section of exhaust to move forwards and backwards (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs worn slightly on shoulders (especially inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre tread (at angle into tread pattern ()

Pass 16 Dec 2019 161,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 153,093 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 153,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 142,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 133,001 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 133,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,950 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,857 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,560 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 98,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 91,031 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 80,728 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AK56 BYV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 95,954 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK56 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK56 BYV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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