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LS55 VVM

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,440 mi
Last recorded158,440 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 VVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 158,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust centre outer skin

Fail 5 Apr 2024 158,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 146,614 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f body panel (wing) corroded but not a risk to injure anyone.

Pass 30 Mar 2022 139,153 miles

Nearside Front head light inside moving

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 139,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head light inside moving

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 135,120 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside weak

Fail 16 Mar 2021 135,113 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside weak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,160 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 129,160 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 125,834 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 118,197 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 118,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 114,660 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 107,179 miles

Nearside front getting low

front end has substained damaged

spare wheel flat

Fail 15 Mar 2016 107,178 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working side bulb inop (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside front getting low

Offside mirror glass missing and body loose

front end has substained damaged

front fog lights and grills missing

spare wheel flat

Pass 31 Mar 2015 95,701 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

middle box starting to corrode

Fail 31 Mar 2015 95,701 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

middle box starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 61,532 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2011 46,684 miles

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

centre caps

lower covers

sill covers

Fail 22 Dec 2011 46,684 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

all brake discs worn

centre caps

lower covers

pad warning light on

sill covers

Fail 29 Mar 2011 35,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake pads starting to wear

inner and outer sill covers fitted

lower covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,628 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake pads starting to wear

inner and outer sill covers fitted

lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 23,441 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 17,608 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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LS55 VVM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LS55 VVM, 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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LS55 VVM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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