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LF55 BZM

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

222,713 mi
Last recorded222,713 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 BZM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 222,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 214,611 miles

EM light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 206,204 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 206,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 196,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 196,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 187,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted On Inner/Outer Faces. Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small Cracks, Not Deep Enough To Expose Cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small Cracks, Not Deep Enough To Expose Cords. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 177,684 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2018 177,636 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 153,846 miles

advise diesel emissions high

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2017 153,846 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise diesel emissions high

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 155,997 miles

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

oil leak around turbo and boost pipes advise further inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2015 144,009 miles

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2015 144,009 miles

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

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 132,813 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,765 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 117,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 117,352 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 102,342 miles

front number plate slight damage

front screen[mini chips]

front tyre treads low[edges]

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,694 miles

Front number plate deteriorated but still legible at time of test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 3 Feb 2011 112,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 112,466 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 81,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,935 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,652 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 57,652 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,045 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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LF55 BZM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 LF55 BZM, 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 LF55 BZM registered?

LF55 BZM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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