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AD55 TAV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

196,193 mi
Last recorded196,193 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 196,193 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 14 Jun 2017 196,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

damage to n/s/r reg lamp

engine warning lamp on

Pass 16 Jun 2016 185,797 miles

1. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 3 Jun 2016 185,793 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

1. Damage to windscreen not in drivers view of the road at time of test.

2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 5 May 2015 178,343 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 178,285 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 168,145 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 168,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 157,021 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 157,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 144,956 miles

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

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

air intake hose next to o/s headlamp not fitted correctly

engine undertray missing

gearbox mounting started splitting

side light on boot lamp dim

washer jets parcially blocked

Fail 9 Sep 2011 144,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air intake hose next to o/s headlamp not fitted correctly

engine undertray missing

gearbox mounting started splitting

side light on boot lamp dim

washer jets parcially blocked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 131,000 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 113,878 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 113,817 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 78,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AD55 TAV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 AD55 TAV, 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 AD55 TAV registered?

AD55 TAV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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