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GL55 FET

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,533 mi
Last recorded166,533 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 FET
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2023 166,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front and rear arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides - o/s wet and at limit of acceptable leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both sides - adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at wear limit + inside edge 0mm - replace now (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

engine coolant level low

Pass 17 Feb 2022 161,121 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexible damaged

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 161,121 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust flexible damaged

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 147,433 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 141,785 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,421 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 121,276 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,379 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2013 81,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,129 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,392 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,130 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 31,209 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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GL55 FET is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GL55 FET, 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 GL55 FET registered?

GL55 FET is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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