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B5 AUW

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

181,317 mi
Last recorded181,317 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 181,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 176,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 176,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 172,744 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 168,412 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 162,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 156,606 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 156,606 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 150,087 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 150,087 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,358 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 125,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 101,211 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 89,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,963 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 80,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 77,876 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 74,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 72,775 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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B5 AUW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B5 AUW, 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 B5 AUW registered?

B5 AUW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is B5 AUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 AUW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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