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EA55 VLE

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

218,496 mi
Last recorded218,496 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 VLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 218,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise correct clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing had been fouling inner wheel arch cover has damage on inner side wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush suspension arm bushes perished starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 218,353 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification bush has moved from its correct position in suspension arm, inner upper forward mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier advise correct clamp (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in base of strut is perished and starting to split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch inner wall had been fouling tyre has been tied back tyre has some side wall damage inside wall (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 211,577 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables both rear hanger brackets corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s have surface corrosion (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished starting to split both upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged has some fixings broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,poss cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s head light pattern has slight distortion

Fail 10 Oct 2018 211,577 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cables both rear hanger brackets corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear n/s and o/s have surface corrosion (lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s perished starting to split both upper mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged has some fixings broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ,poss cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s head light pattern has slight distortion

Pass 28 Apr 2017 206,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 186,879 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 186,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover and under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 174,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 163,987 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 151,071 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 134,758 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,441 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 124,099 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 118,785 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)

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 VLE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA55 VLE, 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 VLE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 February 2006.

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