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FA06 BXU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,205 mi
Last recorded122,205 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 BXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,205 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 122,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 122,040 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 120,748 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 120,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 120,602 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre low 3mm

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 112,658 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 98,096 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Chip in windscreen

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Tear on nearside rear tyre protector inner wall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 98,096 miles

Both rear brake hoses starting to perish

Chip in windscreen

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tear on nearside rear tyre protector inner wall

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,316 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front - visual inspection to seat belt only

Offside rear tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge. Has plug repair

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,316 miles

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

Child seat fitted to nearside front - visual inspection to seat belt only

Offside rear tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge. Has plug repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate becoming unstuck

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 69,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 57,336 miles

Front brake discs substantially worn

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,111 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 34,688 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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FA06 BXU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA06 BXU, 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 FA06 BXU registered?

FA06 BXU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2006.

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