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JY56 SLY

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,539 mi
Last recorded196,539 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY56 SLY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 196,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 191,829 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION PARTS SLIGHTLY CORROED

Fail 11 Mar 2023 191,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear SUBFRAME AND SUSPENSION PARTS SLIGHTLY CORROED

Pass 12 Nov 2019 186,873 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2019 186,818 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 180,408 miles

Offside park brake effort low , repair may be required

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 174,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2017 174,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 225/45r18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 163,582 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2016 163,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 153,753 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 153,753 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 142,528 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 139,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 126,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 126,560 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 111,749 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a few bulges on inner wall

nearside rear tyre wearingh quickier on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2011 99,986 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 94,918 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 81,393 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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JY56 SLY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JY56 SLY, 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 JY56 SLY registered?

JY56 SLY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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