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AV56 PBU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,937 mi
Last recorded134,937 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 PBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 134,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,013 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 115,465 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 115,334 miles

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot deteriated

unable to fully inspect underneath due to plastics

Pass 17 Apr 2018 109,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,659 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 104,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 91,712 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 91,712 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,615 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge o/s close to legal limit

Pass 9 Apr 2014 81,311 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,071 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 66,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 66,689 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,304 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,306 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 49,306 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,825 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,823 miles

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

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

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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AV56 PBU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV56 PBU, 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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AV56 PBU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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