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MD55 VTJ

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,371 mi
Last recorded177,371 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 VTJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 177,371 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 172,130 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 164,272 miles

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 11 Jul 2019 164,241 miles

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

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

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 20 Jul 2018 159,227 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 153,410 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 153,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 148,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 144,235 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 137,309 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 137,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 130,798 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,803 miles

slight bind on o/side front brake wheel warm

Fail 9 Jan 2012 123,757 miles

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

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

slight bind on o/side front brake wheel warm

Pass 4 Jan 2011 115,906 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,698 miles

engine oil leak under car front to back

slight smoke on acceleration

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,517 miles

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

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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MD55 VTJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel 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 MD55 VTJ, 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 MD55 VTJ registered?

MD55 VTJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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