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GL55 KXW

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,746 mi
Last recorded166,746 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 166,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

slight wear to rear discs

Fail 5 Apr 2016 166,746 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm min limit

slight wear to rear discs

Pass 2 Feb 2015 141,051 miles

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 28 Apr 2014 139,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 128,644 miles

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

engine oil level to high.

Fail 6 Feb 2013 128,644 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

engine oil level to high.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 116,801 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to tyres,worn side wall.too mutch oil,o/s flexie deteriorated.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 102,119 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)

poor effort rear brake,hand/foot,uneven engine,

Pass 9 Feb 2010 86,642 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 86,640 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,520 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 KXW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXW, 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 KXW registered?

GL55 KXW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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