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BJ06 BYU

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

176,066 mi
Last recorded176,066 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 BYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 176,066 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 155,824 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 155,657 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,175 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine very smokey when cold

Fail 18 Apr 2012 71,172 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

air bag light on

engine very smokey when cold

tcl on

Pass 13 Apr 2011 59,990 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,584 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,584 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,424 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,830 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BJ06 BYU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ06 BYU, 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 BJ06 BYU registered?

BJ06 BYU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is BJ06 BYU safe to buy?

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