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BL55 XSH

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,846 mi
Last recorded136,846 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 XSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 136,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 121,245 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 121,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,554 miles

Rear brake disccorroded

could see all of rear coil springs

Fail 4 Sep 2017 105,554 miles

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

Rear brake disccorroded

could see all of rear coil springs

Pass 6 Sep 2016 89,835 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 74,892 miles

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

rear coil springs not checked

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,058 miles

Offside 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 29 Aug 2014 70,057 miles

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

Offside 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 9 Sep 2013 64,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,586 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,444 miles

both front brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 43,349 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 XSH is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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