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FV55 XUK

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,168 mi
Last recorded210,168 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 XUK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 210,168 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 210,167 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 200,719 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 191,270 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 191,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2018 182,322 miles

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

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2018 182,304 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

vehicle wet at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2016 168,567 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 168,567 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arm bushes perished (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 160,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 160,458 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 151,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 147,247 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 143,214 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 137,741 miles

Wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2011 129,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 116,321 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o.s.f and o.s.r tyres both losing shape on edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,321 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o.s.f and o.s.r tyres both losing shape on edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2009 94,226 miles

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

car has been into a bodyshop for repairs

stone chips on screen

Fail 3 Feb 2009 94,226 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

car has been into a bodyshop for repairs

stone chips on screen

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 XUK is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XUK, 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 FV55 XUK registered?

FV55 XUK is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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