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AU56 RFE

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

251,628 mi
Last recorded251,628 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RFE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 251,628 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 251,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 234,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 213,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Undertray Fitted At Time Of Test

Fail 13 Sep 2019 213,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Undertray Fitted At Time Of Test

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 194,717 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 178,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 164,810 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 151,761 miles

brake pads warning light indicates fault

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Pass 5 Sep 2014 141,260 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 141,255 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 132,325 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2012 115,811 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread depth

Fail 10 Sep 2012 115,811 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre on 2mm tread depth

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,875 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 75,443 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,570 miles

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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AU56 RFE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AU56 RFE, 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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AU56 RFE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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