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KM55 KPA

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,504 mi
Last recorded178,504 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 KPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 178,504 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear axle and floor underside

advice on slight crack at front windscreen n/s lower corner

Pass 23 Dec 2020 171,500 miles

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice on front windscreen slight crack at n/s/lower corner

advice on slight hand brake travel

advice on slight play at n/s/f lower ball joints

Fail 29 Jun 2020 171,425 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

engine oil on minimum

exhaust heat shield missing around fuel tank

power steering pump noisy

Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,060 miles

advice on further look at o/s/r tail light come on with knock

Pass 27 Mar 2018 149,251 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/r tyre

advice on further look at front suspeshon slight soft

advice on look at rear lights on tail gate

Pass 28 Mar 2017 133,888 miles

advice keep eye on o/s/r tyre

advice on slight play at o/s/f wheel

Pass 29 Mar 2016 126,876 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2016 126,658 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

service light on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2015 119,201 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,227 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 100,296 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,169 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,234 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 24,291 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 24,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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KM55 KPA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KM55 KPA, 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 KM55 KPA registered?

KM55 KPA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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