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B18 AKM

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

127,014 mi
Last recorded127,014 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 AKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 127,014 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 120,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 114,304 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 107,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 100,143 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, Inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre also out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 93,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 78,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,502 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 76,502 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,550 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,864 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,121 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 68,648 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,684 miles

o/s/r pad getting low

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 61,257 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,116 miles

n/s/f tyre very low on tread on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge(boarder line pass)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,964 miles

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

damage on o/s/r bumper

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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B18 AKM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B18 AKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 AKM registered?

B18 AKM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is B18 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 AKM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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