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OE55 TZL

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,407 mi
Last recorded147,407 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 TZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,407 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 127,000 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 126,500 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring broken Both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 111,185 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 104,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust centre box corroded

offside rear exhaust box leaking slightly

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under body areas/parts

Fail 23 Feb 2016 104,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear outer (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust centre box corroded

offside rear exhaust box leaking slightly

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all under body areas/parts

Pass 18 Feb 2015 96,170 miles

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Fail 17 Feb 2015 96,167 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,167 miles

all lower ball joint dust covers perished

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Fail 11 Feb 2014 87,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all lower ball joint dust covers perished

offside front tyre at limit (change asap)

slight fluctuation on both front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,468 miles

both rear tyres badly perished and splitting in tread area

Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,168 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2011 59,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 52,109 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,503 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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OE55 TZL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE55 TZL, 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 OE55 TZL registered?

OE55 TZL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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