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BJ56 ZLU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 161,261 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 154,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,830 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - advise replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components slightly corroded

both sides front inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,587 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit - advise replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated plus covered in grease - advise replaced soon (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

all underside components slightly corroded

both sides front inner cv boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2022 136,433 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,218 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 126,022 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 124,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 124,882 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,085 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 118,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 106,498 miles

cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2014 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in offside front tyrewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,922 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 84,291 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,899 miles

cut in offside front outer tyrewall

Pass 5 Feb 2010 63,196 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 63,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 61,479 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 ZLU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ56 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BJ56 ZLU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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