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LV56 BCU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,920 mi
Last recorded138,920 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 138,920 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2025 126,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 126,421 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm, outer ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 109,768 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

undertray covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,547 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

various front suspension arms gators deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2023 109,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

various front suspension arms gators deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,184 miles

both rear flexy brake hoses started to perish

Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,870 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,132 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,145 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,460 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,002 miles

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2014 70,002 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,364 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,822 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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LV56 BCU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV56 BCU, 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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LV56 BCU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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