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AP06 BTX

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,900 mi
Last recorded157,900 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 BTX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 157,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 157,883 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 149,429 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 149,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 143,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fan belt adjuster worn

Fail 3 Nov 2020 143,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

fan belt adjuster worn

Pass 16 Oct 2019 134,781 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Oct 2018 125,513 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 125,513 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,094 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 110,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,732 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 96,727 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 79,153 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2014 79,153 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 68,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber shrouds/bumpstop separated from units

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Fail 11 Jun 2013 68,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber shrouds/bumpstop separated from units

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 27 Jun 2012 58,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,056 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,249 miles

rear seats folded down, not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 12 Jun 2009 31,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2009 31,563 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AP06 BTX is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 AP06 BTX, 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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AP06 BTX is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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