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GL56 BTE

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

164,464 mi
Last recorded164,464 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 164,464 miles

Front both front wheel arch rusty but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Front but not likely to come off

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch liner missing but parts are still secure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rusty (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

small chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2018 141,014 miles

Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch liner partially damaged/ missing, remaining parts still secure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged not showing cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

windscreen cracked along bottom edge not affecting view

Fail 27 Oct 2017 117,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged not showing cords

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

windscreen cracked along bottom edge not affecting view

Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,646 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,618 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,839 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,834 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 62,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,444 miles

Both rear heat shilds loose.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on inner wall.

Offside 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)

Offside front tyre bald on edges.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 62,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear heat shilds loose.

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside 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)

Offside front tyre bald on edges.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,245 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall (no cords exposed at time of test)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 55,202 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a split on inner sidewall (no cords exposed at time of test)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2012 45,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 40,899 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 35,684 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 35,684 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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GL56 BTE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GL56 BTE, 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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GL56 BTE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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