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55 LEA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,661 mi
Last recorded163,661 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 LEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 163,661 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 153,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 148,974 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play play in inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,216 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 131,083 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 126,088 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 126,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,670 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2017 107,486 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,991 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 98,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 94,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,063 miles

N/S Rear tyre wearing inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 87,137 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface cracking on o/s rear tyre.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,478 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,477 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 76,626 miles

lip on front discs

Fail 12 Jul 2010 76,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lip on front discs

Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,866 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 69,005 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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55 LEA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 55 LEA, 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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55 LEA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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