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BD56 ZLV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,233 mi
Last recorded93,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 93,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 88,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 86,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 84,929 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 84,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 82,202 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 82,202 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to dangerous tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 78,798 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip not 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre curb cut on rim

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

alloy wheels scuffed

emissions too clean to register

engine covers and undertrats fitted

front end dent damage

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,588 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 76,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 76,068 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle in incorrect position (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,242 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall where wheel has been curbed

all round dent damage

Fail 22 Nov 2018 72,158 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall where wheel has been curbed

all round dent damage

Pass 13 Nov 2017 68,503 miles

Nearside Front curbed and cuts on sidewall

Fail 13 Nov 2017 68,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front curbed and cuts on sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,694 miles

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

Nearside Front door dent damaged

Nearside Front tyre cut by rim

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

alloy wheels scuff damage

emissions too clean to register

Fail 23 Nov 2016 64,694 miles

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

Nearside Front door dent damaged

Nearside Front tyre cut by rim

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim dent on rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

alloy wheels scuff damage

emissions too clean to register

Pass 23 Nov 2015 60,008 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 55,694 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,091 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 45,569 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2011 40,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 35,729 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,473 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 ZLV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BD56 ZLV, 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 BD56 ZLV registered?

BD56 ZLV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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