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OV56 KYC

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,842 mi
Last recorded145,842 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 KYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,842 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

diff size tyrers front to rear

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2019 145,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn f/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

int mirror missing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play f/arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

diff size tyrers front to rear

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,407 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 135,376 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. emrgency spare fitted to o/s/r (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at previous weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Undertray likely to become detached cill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 111,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all 4 discs rusty

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 110,657 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,424 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 105,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S rear tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 95,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

N/S rear tyre sidewall damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 71,576 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 71,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,385 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 50,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,874 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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OV56 KYC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV56 KYC, 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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OV56 KYC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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