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LF55 ELH

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

264,819 mi
Last recorded264,819 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 264,819 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 264,819 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 246,688 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 226,271 miles

all top arm bushes deteriorating and split

Fail 25 Oct 2018 226,271 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

all top arm bushes deteriorating and split

Fail 20 Oct 2018 226,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust looks damaged / bent /under rear bumper

Pass 31 Aug 2017 215,596 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Light On Dash

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front o/s - n/s (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s upper rear arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 215,387 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear o/s - n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Engine Light On Dash

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front o/s - n/s (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front o/s - n/s upper rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear o/s - n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 201,923 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 175,630 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 4 Aug 2015 175,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 15 Apr 2014 156,994 miles

Engine runs rough at idle

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

Glow plug warning light flashing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 156,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine runs rough at idle

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

Glow plug warning light flashing

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 138,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2013 139,234 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 116,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,929 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,793 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 ELH is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LF55 ELH, 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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LF55 ELH is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 2006.

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