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GL55 YDP

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

206,012 mi
Last recorded206,012 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 YDP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 206,012 miles

Exhaust box deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 188,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 175,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 160,944 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,733 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 132,912 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 116,417 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 116,417 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,668 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front perishing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear perishing (2.4.G.2)

eml illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 83,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 78,097 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 73,379 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 73,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,104 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 52,682 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 44,985 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a hole in the inner side wall edge

Nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2011 37,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 30,241 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 22,773 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 YDP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YDP, 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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GL55 YDP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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