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BK56 LPL

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 3189cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,501 mi
Last recorded170,501 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 LPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,189cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 170,501 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 170,483 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 161,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

OIL LEAK

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 144,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 144,069 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 140,810 miles

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))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 128,382 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 128,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both front brake discs corroded, lipped and worn. Pads ok at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 108,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of both front brake discs corroded, lipped and worn. Pads ok at time of test. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,241 miles

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Plastic under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,495 miles

All front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished and cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,375 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread

Both front tyres worn smooth on edges close to exposing ply on inner edges

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,450 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2014 70,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light dis-connected by presenter at time of test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,039 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,538 miles

airbag lamp on

low oil

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,625 miles

Airbag light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2010 36,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light on

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 LPL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 3,189cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPL, 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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BK56 LPL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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