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BU56 YOL

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,044 mi
Last recorded113,044 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YOL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 111,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 109,896 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 107,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,586 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,626 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,002 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 92,002 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 84,614 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 84,614 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 79,399 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 63,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,811 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,440 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 44,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,828 miles

advise both rear tyres worn close to legal limit and badly perrished in tread

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,755 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are badly cracked/perishing!!STRONG ADVISE

Fail 2 Sep 2009 28,755 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres are badly cracked/perishing!!STRONG ADVISE

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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BU56 YOL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BU56 YOL, 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 BU56 YOL registered?

BU56 YOL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is BU56 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU56 YOL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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