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GL55 KXU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,855 mi
Last recorded142,855 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KXU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 142,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on the inner edge and will be exposing cords very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on the outer edge and is in poor condition overall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2024 142,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 132,013 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 132,000 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracking... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 126,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 124,038 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 124,038 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,139 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 120,106 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at .70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 112,404 miles

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 112,400 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Engine and under body cover fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,130 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 97,145 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 81,996 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 73,798 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,034 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 49,945 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner tread

strongly advise offside rear tyre wearing uneaven and has flat spots on inner tread

Fail 23 Dec 2011 49,938 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner tread

strongly advise offside rear tyre wearing uneaven and has flat spots on inner tread

Pass 18 Jan 2011 37,686 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,672 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 23,659 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 17,634 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 KXU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GL55 KXU, 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 KXU registered?

GL55 KXU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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