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74 AY

2006 Audi RS4

Purple Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,477 mi
Last recorded88,477 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration74 AY
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 88,477 miles

Central Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system secure and not leaking gases

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2025 88,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust clamp broken but exhaust system secure and not leaking gases

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,237 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,676 miles

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

brakes rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2022 84,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 81,554 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,893 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm bush, inner split

oil level low

Pass 15 Aug 2017 75,162 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm inners (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 75,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coolant leak

Nearside Rear fuel tank area - evidence of old leak

Offside Rear shock absorber - weep

mil - warning light on

Pass 31 May 2016 68,652 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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74 AY is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Purple with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 69,632 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 RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 74 AY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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74 AY is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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