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BD56 PPY

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

180,996 mi
Last recorded180,996 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 PPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 180,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play worn to acceptable limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 175,288 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and slight play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 169,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 162,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 162,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 152,575 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 147,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 139,210 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,516 miles

tyre treads wearing low

Pass 21 Apr 2017 121,007 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,436 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 105,040 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 91,691 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 91,691 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,013 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,013 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 75,922 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 65,023 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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BD56 PPY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD56 PPY, 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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BD56 PPY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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