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L8 GOV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,894 mi
Last recorded144,894 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 GOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 144,894 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 255,340 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both front steering arms have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 241,537 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 241,507 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 232,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 226,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 216,884 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 216,882 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 208,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 182,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 144,648 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 103,498 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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L8 GOV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L8 GOV, 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 L8 GOV registered?

L8 GOV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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