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AO06 FRD

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

175,024 mi
Last recorded175,024 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 FRD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 175,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 174,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 169,645 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 163,053 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2021 163,024 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken and insecure (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both bump stops split and dust covers insecure

Pass 30 Jul 2020 158,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 158,632 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 146,534 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 136,863 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 125,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 111,131 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 111,131 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 89,053 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,310 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,964 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,330 miles

rear pads approx 80% worn discs starting to corrode.

screw in offside rear tyre.

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall.

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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AO06 FRD is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 AO06 FRD, 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 AO06 FRD registered?

AO06 FRD is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2006.

Is AO06 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO06 FRD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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