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MT56 BFO

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,563 mi
Last recorded204,563 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 BFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 204,563 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 204,563 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 180,357 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 175,310 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexible coupling starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 175,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front exhaust flexible coupling starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 169,366 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 163,212 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 153,973 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 153,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,678 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 145,678 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 138,416 miles

rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated outer bodies

Pass 3 Dec 2015 131,421 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

rear nearside tyre worn close to legal limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 131,349 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres inner edges worn

rear nearside tyre worn close to legal limit

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 124,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside steering rack arm inner joint slight play

front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,135 miles

rear brake pads worn

Fail 16 Jan 2013 108,567 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge nearside reart tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 108,567 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge nearside reart tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,610 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s rear tyre damage on inner wall

Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,002 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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MT56 BFO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel 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 MT56 BFO, 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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MT56 BFO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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