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AD55 TBY

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,437 mi
Last recorded173,437 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 TBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 173,437 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 173,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 156,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 156,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 154,518 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 154,518 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 144,435 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail under passenger seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 141,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 138,405 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 134,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,434 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 125,209 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)

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

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit and badly worn on edge close to cords

emissions to low to register on dsm (rev-limiter fitted)

eml illuminated on dash

engine running poor

Fail 23 Sep 2017 125,209 miles

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise strong offside front tyre just above limit and badly worn on edge close to cords

emissions to low to register on dsm (rev-limiter fitted)

eml illuminated on dash

engine running poor

Pass 19 Sep 2016 120,772 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt not buckled in ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt belt not buckled in ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

engine management lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,539 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 87,665 miles

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

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

small cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 3 Feb 2012 74,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 74,368 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Feb 2011 62,397 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer side wall

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 52,889 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 39,088 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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AD55 TBY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBY, 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 TBY registered?

AD55 TBY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is AD55 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD55 TBY shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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