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FV55 WCU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,910 mi
Last recorded180,910 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 WCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 180,910 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 180,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 180,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1,0 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 174,078 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 174,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 166,981 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 159,974 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 157,216 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 149,604 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 139,116 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 128,226 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt passenger front upper front arm ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt passenger front upper rear ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,218 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 101,679 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,463 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2012 72,281 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,799 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 47,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 47,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,675 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 33,674 miles

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

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

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

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 WCU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV55 WCU, 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 WCU registered?

FV55 WCU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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