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FV55 VMR

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1784cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,945 mi
Last recorded163,945 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 VMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,784cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 163,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 148,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 221,663 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arm inner mounting bushes started to split away from metal outer casing of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 221,646 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four front upper arm inner mounting bushes started to split away from metal outer casing of bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 211,805 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 211,628 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to between 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 122,457 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front and offside front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 122,457 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside front and offside front (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,047 miles

Engine warning light on

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,139 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

engine oil needs topping up

rear brake pads getting down

Pass 17 Feb 2014 94,792 miles

Engine managment light on dash

Pass 16 Feb 2013 84,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 65,998 miles

Engine warning light on.

NS front washer has a blocked jet.

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,617 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Feb 2010 42,605 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 32,387 miles

NSR tyre worn out on inner edge

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

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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FV55 VMR is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,784cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FV55 VMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 VMR registered?

FV55 VMR is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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The MOT history for FV55 VMR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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