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FX55 OBU

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,213 mi
Last recorded143,213 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2023 143,213 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 134,141 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 129,400 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 129,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 119,329 miles

Engine and body trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 116,057 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 100,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 100,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Upper Joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 89,544 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 80,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush has slight movement (rear arm)

o/s/r tyre cracking on the inner side wall but unable to see cords

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f suspension arm rubber bush has slight movement (rear arm)

o/s/r tyre cracking on the inner side wall but unable to see cords

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 1 Feb 2014 68,368 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,014 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight damage

Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 36,981 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,669 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,215 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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FX55 OBU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc 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 FX55 OBU, 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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FX55 OBU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is FX55 OBU safe to buy?

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