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BK56 LOJ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,990 mi
Last recorded164,990 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 164,990 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust system corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 159,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 159,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 153,296 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 149,796 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 149,793 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested not test as exessive binding on rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic underbody covers fitted not allowing inspection of obscure items

Pass 20 Feb 2016 149,718 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 149,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,636 miles

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

Oil leak

advise possible fault with front and rear lightbulb/wiring

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Fail 17 Apr 2015 151,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

advise possible fault with front and rear lightbulb/wiring

advise rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken

Pass 8 Aug 2014 131,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 131,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 112,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 96,597 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,138 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 90,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 86,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 76,148 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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BK56 LOJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BK56 LOJ, 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 BK56 LOJ registered?

BK56 LOJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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