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LG56 BPY

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,648 mi
Last recorded88,648 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 BPY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 88,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 88,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre Y pipe section showing minor signs of exhaust blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust fixings slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit cracked but not affecting light output

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 88,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Front suspension pipe badly corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated and broken up

Offside Rear suspension pipe badly corroded

both front droplink lower bushes slightly deteriorated

both front lower forward suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front upper forward suspension arm bushes splitting - no movement

Pass 29 Mar 2021 87,121 miles

Nearside Front droplink lower bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked - not affecting lighting

Offside Rear tyre 3-4mm

both front lower forward suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front upper forward suspension arm bushes deteriorated/splitting - no movement

suspension pipe to o/s/f shock absorber corroded but not excessive

suspension pipes to rear shock absorbers, above rear subframe, corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2020 86,251 miles

All shock absorbers metal pipes heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 86,246 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper, inner Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

All shock absorbers metal pipes heavily corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,190 miles

Nearside Front Upper forward arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

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

Offside Front Upper forward arm bush deteriorated - no movement

both front upper rear arm bushes deteriorated - no movement

paint peeling and surface corrosion to bottom of o/s/r coil spring

surface corrosion to suspension pipes above rear subframe and on o/s/f chassis rail

Fail 20 Mar 2019 84,188 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 Front Upper forward arm bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

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

Offside Front Upper forward arm bush deteriorated - no movement

both front upper rear arm bushes deteriorated - no movement

paint peeling and surface corrosion to bottom of o/s/r coil spring

surface corrosion to suspension pipes above rear subframe and on o/s/f chassis rail

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

both front upper forward arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 81,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

both front upper forward arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 75,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 54,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,729 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,622 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres suffering excessive wear to inner shoulders.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,026 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 27,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,174 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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LG56 BPY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG56 BPY, 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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LG56 BPY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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