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OW55 AVL

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,126 mi
Last recorded158,126 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 AVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 158,126 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 158,126 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 148,503 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 6 Apr 2023 148,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 5 Mar 2022 137,846 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2021 125,883 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 115,772 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,642 miles

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

both rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings

Fail 4 Feb 2019 109,642 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corrosion to casings

Pass 3 Feb 2018 103,566 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,964 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 95,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,567 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 77,197 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,491 miles

Plastic covers fitted to engine,both sills and underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2012 69,054 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 40,818 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE NEARING LIMITS.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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OW55 AVL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OW55 AVL, 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 OW55 AVL registered?

OW55 AVL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is OW55 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW55 AVL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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