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AS05 BOY

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,930 mi
Last recorded95,930 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS05 BOY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 95,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 95,928 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. will not move fully forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight beams cloudy

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 12 Jan 2022 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

horn sound deteriorated

Fail 10 Jan 2022 93,299 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated radius arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

horn sound deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer cv gaiter oozing grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

suspension hard pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2021 91,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer cv gaiter oozing grease

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

suspension hard pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp beams cloudy

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension hard lines starting to corrode

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Dec 2019 89,634 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside headlamp beams cloudy

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension hard lines starting to corrode

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Jan 2019 85,889 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes along subframe and in archs (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 77,436 miles

h/l washers are intermitant in operation?

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,489 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,000 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 62,103 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 56,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,804 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,034 miles

o/s registration plate lamp dim

Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,150 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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AS05 BOY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AS05 BOY, 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 AS05 BOY registered?

AS05 BOY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2006.

Is AS05 BOY safe to buy?

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