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OW55 BCU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,011 mi
Last recorded163,011 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW55 BCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 163,011 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 162,502 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 148,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2015 148,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose between track rod end and steering arm, bush excessively worn (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,886 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 125,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 113,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 101,707 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,419 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,419 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,588 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,453 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 59,042 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,919 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 55,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 BCU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCU, 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 BCU registered?

OW55 BCU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 2006.

Is OW55 BCU safe to buy?

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