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BL06 VMM

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,807 mi
Last recorded175,807 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 VMM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 175,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 175,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 175,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not seated correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 163,436 miles

all wheel rims damaged

front windscreen has damage to zone a

rattle from engine

Fail 30 Sep 2015 162,710 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding

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Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 158,272 miles

EML light on emissions ok

battery securing bracket requires attention

Pass 26 Nov 2013 150,671 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 138,268 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 122,136 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2010 104,842 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lower covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2010 104,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lower covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2009 74,346 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers poor

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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BL06 VMM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BL06 VMM, 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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BL06 VMM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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