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BJ56 ZLO

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,504 mi
Last recorded185,504 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 ZLO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 185,504 miles

All rear subframe arms corroded

Exhaust correded

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/s outer sill has plastic cover

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 185,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail insecure (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached arm bush onto front shocker (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2019 172,804 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 172,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 156,980 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 156,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 133,554 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,857 miles

engine cover

underbody splash guards fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,857 miles

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

underbody splash guards fitted

engine cover

Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,146 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 84,738 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2011 63,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper blade worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,221 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 41,779 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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BJ56 ZLO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ56 ZLO, 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 BJ56 ZLO registered?

BJ56 ZLO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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