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AP55 LYZ

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

121,339 mi
Last recorded121,339 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 LYZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 121,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

horn tone just meet requirements

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,302 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Outer door sills fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2021 119,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake binding near excessive (1.2.1 (f))

crack in windscreen nearside lower corner

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear brake binding near excessive (1.2.1 (f))

crack in windscreen nearside lower corner

Pass 30 Jul 2019 117,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 116,056 miles

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated close to excessive

slight play in n/s/f upper rearmost suspension arm ball joint

Fail 30 Nov 2018 115,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated close to excessive

slight play in n/s/f upper rearmost suspension arm ball joint

Pass 2 Dec 2017 106,468 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 106,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front 1 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in sidewall ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,871 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 84,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 69,904 miles

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 30 Nov 2015 69,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2014 56,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 55,278 miles

nick in n/s rear tyre side wall.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,383 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 48,079 miles

Nearside rear suspension alignment visibly incorrect

Oil leak

Rear body stiffening brace (Across transmission tunnel) bent but not seriously weakened from impact damage

Transmission tunnel area of floor pan (Offside) impact damaged and split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 48,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear suspension alignment visibly incorrect

Oil leak

Rear body stiffening brace (Across transmission tunnel) bent but not seriously weakened from impact damage

Transmission tunnel area of floor pan (Offside) impact damaged and split

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,802 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 35,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,868 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 LYZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LYZ, 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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AP55 LYZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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