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BL06 YCA

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

172,592 mi
Last recorded172,592 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 YCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 172,592 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 166,092 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 166,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 157,029 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

engine m.i.l. on.

h.i.d. headlights fitted. no cleaning device looks to be fitted as standard.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer siils.

rear lower cover insecure.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 157,029 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage roadwheel (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.A.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance all, both sides (1.1.A.3d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

engine m.i.l. on.

h.i.d. headlights fitted. no cleaning device looks to be fitted as standard.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

plastic trims fitted to both outer siils.

rear lower cover insecure.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 150,773 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Trailer socket wires Resting on exhaust (1.9.2b)

Wires run in o/s/f door shut.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 150,773 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Item not tested (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wires run in o/s/f door shut.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Trailer socket wires Resting on exhaust (1.9.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 134,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 134,912 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 124,369 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 124,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 122,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 115,564 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,419 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,365 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 61,365 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Towbar component excessively worn (6.6.1)

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 YCA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 YCA, 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 YCA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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