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AO06 YRL

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,727 mi
Last recorded167,727 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 YRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 167,727 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers an under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2021 167,721 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers an under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2020 162,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer sleeve slight damage and swelling (1.1.15 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet doesn't always close fist time (needs attention)

engine covers and under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Jul 2019 154,504 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 154,504 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 144,437 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 144,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 131,921 miles

NS and OS x2 top arms starting to split

x2 rear rubber brake pipes starting to crack

Fail 13 Jul 2016 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

NS and OS x2 top arms starting to split

x2 rear rubber brake pipes starting to crack

Fail 23 Jul 2015 125,742 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 125,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 119,532 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 119,525 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 109,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 98,976 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,805 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 85,805 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2009 72,754 miles

scuff marks on both rear wheelarches

windscreen chipped

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 YRL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AO06 YRL, 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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AO06 YRL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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