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BL55 XRF

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,475 mi
Last recorded168,475 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XRF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 168,475 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 168,475 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 158,847 miles

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

MIL lamp illuminated

centre heat shield loose

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 158,847 miles

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

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

MIL lamp illuminated

centre heat shield loose

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 148,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 148,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 142,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 134,478 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 126,107 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 109,007 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 94,163 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 60,038 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2009 60,038 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management light on dash

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 XRF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BL55 XRF, 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 BL55 XRF registered?

BL55 XRF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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