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BV56 LMK

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,415 mi
Last recorded162,415 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LMK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 162,415 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 149,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 149,066 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 146,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 146,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 143,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 137,656 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 137,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,011 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 123,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,862 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 116,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 113,451 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 102,575 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 92,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 85,007 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 77,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 68,422 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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BV56 LMK is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 LMK, 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 BV56 LMK registered?

BV56 LMK is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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