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BX56 DSY

2006 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,968 mi
Last recorded196,968 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DSY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 196,968 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 196,948 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 193,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 180,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm. Outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot small hole.

Pass 20 Jun 2023 172,388 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 162,462 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 162,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 154,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 154,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 147,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 137,392 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 126,273 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 116,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 115,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2016 101,169 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2015 81,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 73,549 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,455 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

Fail 11 Apr 2014 73,453 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,774 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,887 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,121 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 46,899 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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BX56 DSY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BX56 DSY, 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 BX56 DSY registered?

BX56 DSY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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