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K16 BCL

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,144 mi
Last recorded202,144 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 202,144 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 198,148 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 198,140 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2023 191,490 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 185,428 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 178,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all tyres not fitted correctly

Pass 9 Jan 2020 171,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 163,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 157,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 157,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 147,443 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 147,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outter sidewall 235/35/19 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 141,402 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 141,401 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front exhaust pipe small leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 132,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml light on

Fail 2 Feb 2015 132,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

eml light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jan 2014 116,741 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,580 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 100,421 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 83,544 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 39,799 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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K16 BCL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K16 BCL, 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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K16 BCL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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