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BU56 YPJ

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

195,196 mi
Last recorded195,196 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 YPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 195,196 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both side wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2025 193,150 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 186,798 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 184,699 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 173,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 173,901 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 159,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower font (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 147,885 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 147,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 144,670 miles

undertray & engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 140,180 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 140,180 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))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 136,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 132,808 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 132,808 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 129,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 129,205 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 124,636 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2014 124,636 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,407 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,723 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2011 107,801 miles

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

sill guards / splash guards / undercarrage trays / heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Fail 19 Jul 2011 107,801 miles

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

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

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

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

sill guards / splash guards / undercarrage trays / heat sheilds giving little or no access to prescribed areas or items

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,904 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jul 2009 88,419 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BU56 YPJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YPJ, 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 YPJ registered?

BU56 YPJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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