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FH55 BYX

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,175 mi
Last recorded101,175 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 BYX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

floor/engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jan 2016 101,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

floor/engine covers fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to both nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in offside rear hub

Fail 30 Jan 2015 91,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts to both nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

slight play in offside rear hub

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 82,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,978 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,592 miles

N/S/F undertray damaged

front rear undertray damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Feb 2012 64,592 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F undertray damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front rear undertray damaged

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,664 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,480 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,480 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FH55 BYX is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FH55 BYX, 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 FH55 BYX registered?

FH55 BYX is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is FH55 BYX safe to buy?

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