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EA55 VLB

2006 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,206 mi
Last recorded79,206 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 79,206 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

brake warning lamp stays on

Pass 9 Mar 2019 70,679 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 64,448 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 63,116 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to the cords in outer sidewall but not in excess of 25mm

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,260 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,528 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 36,766 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 30,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 30,543 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,545 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 21,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 17,376 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 17,369 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 16,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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EA55 VLB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA55 VLB, 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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EA55 VLB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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