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BX56 EAC

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,945 mi
Last recorded174,945 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 EAC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 174,945 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 138,654 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,983 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 134,608 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine undetray missing.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust sleeve broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wing mirror housing slighty loose.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Preventing full inspection of wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 130,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet at E G R pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 130,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet at E G R pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 127,135 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,300 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 119,300 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 80,252 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 75,236 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 70,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 62,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2013 62,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 52,899 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 39,211 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 28,524 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 16,360 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 EAC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EAC, 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 EAC registered?

BX56 EAC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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