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KS55 KOA

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

213,885 mi
Last recorded213,885 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 KOA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 213,885 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 213,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear brake discs rusty

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 18 Mar 2021 208,046 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 207,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower front (straight) suspension arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f lower front (straight) suspension arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central tread 235/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 196,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

amber brake pad warning symbol on dash

Fail 9 Mar 2020 196,148 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall bulging more than 3/4 of tyre curcumference. 235/40 R18 95W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

amber brake pad warning symbol on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2019 188,426 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 188,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 187,178 miles

Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 185,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 183,820 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 171,242 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 171,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 163,388 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 163,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 162,164 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 162,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 149,397 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 140,121 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 138,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s front n/sr and o/srear only 2mm and n/sfront 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2009 109,514 miles

front tyres only 3mm

Fail 7 Dec 2009 107,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 82,580 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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KS55 KOA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KS55 KOA, 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 KS55 KOA registered?

KS55 KOA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2006.

Is KS55 KOA safe to buy?

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