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FD55 ZYE

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,549 mi
Last recorded160,549 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ZYE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,549 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 156,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2020 156,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases System insecure, locating bolts have corroded off. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2019 142,595 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear head shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 142,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

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

Offside Rear head shield loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,571 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 132,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 120,609 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 96,643 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 85,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,930 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 77,858 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,315 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,625 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 48,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 36,847 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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FD55 ZYE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD55 ZYE, 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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FD55 ZYE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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