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MK56 BMY

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,968 mi
Last recorded170,968 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 170,968 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 162,374 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,026 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 148,975 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Mar 2018 148,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,851 miles

auxiliary belt in poor condition

battery secured poorly

slight judder from offside rear brakes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 142,580 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps requires light unit (1.1.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

auxiliary belt in poor condition

battery secured poorly

slight judder from offside rear brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 136,150 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2016 136,150 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,760 miles

Both front tyres have slight cut but not enough to reach plycords

Front and rear lowering spring fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2015 135,758 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres have slight cut but not enough to reach plycords

Front and rear lowering spring fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 126,989 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 126,989 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 126,658 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)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 118,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,021 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 101,125 miles

The vehicle has alot of blue smoke coming of exhausts as it gets warmer on idle.

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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MK56 BMY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK56 BMY, 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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MK56 BMY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is MK56 BMY safe to buy?

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