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AP55 FVZ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

224,483 mi
Last recorded224,483 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 FVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 224,483 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 224,482 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking at cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 217,119 miles

rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Fail 10 Jan 2025 217,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking under car (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

rear brake flexi hoses perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2024 211,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 211,434 miles

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 206,390 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 202,872 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 192,404 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2020 191,680 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 191,680 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 180,033 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2018 166,229 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged but secure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 157,578 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 148,295 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 141,455 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 141,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coil spring broken Nearside rear (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2014 132,060 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Dec 2013 123,873 miles

rear brake discs wearing thin

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 112,257 miles

rear pads getting low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 112,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear pads getting low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 101,154 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 88,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 71,365 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 54,765 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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AP55 FVZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP55 FVZ, 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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What year was AP55 FVZ registered?

AP55 FVZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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