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AV55 YFB

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,253 mi
Last recorded178,253 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 YFB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 178,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Arch corroded

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 164,737 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 156,002 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 153,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 153,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split side walls and close to the limit tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust coupling (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 153,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear top arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear top arm bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust sleeve clamps rotted loose but exhaust not blowing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexi hoses are perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,147 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 135,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 120,403 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 120,403 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 103,989 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,627 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 86,627 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,614 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 74,614 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,801 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 68,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,912 miles

Mirror Items

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,481 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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AV55 YFB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AV55 YFB, 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 AV55 YFB registered?

AV55 YFB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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