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BL55 XRB

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

171,064 mi
Last recorded171,064 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 171,064 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 171,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2018 170,944 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

auxilliary belt is noisy on lock to lock steering

both washers have a jet not working

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

nearside rear brake pads are low

offside rear tyre is perished, worn on the edges and treads are low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 160,516 miles

gearbox mount and front engine mount are weak and worn

off side rear twin position lamp is not working

Fail 30 Aug 2017 160,516 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox mount and front engine mount are weak and worn

off side rear twin position lamp is not working

Pass 8 Aug 2016 142,587 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Panel damage - front bumper, grill, bonnet, nearside rear arch/door

Under trays obscuring some components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 142,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking Under bonnet (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers obscuring some components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread minor damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Panel damage - front bumper, grill, bonnet, nearside rear arch/door

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 131,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2015 131,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 120,062 miles

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

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

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

both front upper suspension arm bushes are splitting

low brake pad warning light on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 120,062 miles

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

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

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

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

both front upper suspension arm bushes are splitting

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,424 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake disc worn + corroded (pads not making full contact with disc

nearside front washer jets need ajusting

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 80,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 80,224 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 54,394 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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BL55 XRB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 BL55 XRB, 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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BL55 XRB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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