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AO06 RCY

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 158,145 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 158,145 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 149,251 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 149,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 140,230 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 133,741 miles

Nearside hand brake cable support bracket broken

Fail 26 Oct 2020 133,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside hand brake cable support bracket broken

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 127,590 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 127,590 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 120,702 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 120,702 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 108,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 104,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 104,846 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,310 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on the inner unevenly edge

Minor damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,851 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 75,396 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 62,221 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,806 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,237 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 21,400 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 21,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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AO06 RCY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AO06 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

AO06 RCY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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