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B7 LVE

2006 Audi RS4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 LVE
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 145,467 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule /chafed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 145,467 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail /split (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule /chafed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 140,368 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 137,029 miles

Exhaust emissions have just me requirements

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /ferrule end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /ferrule end (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front and rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 137,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded /chaffed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded /chaffed (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emissions have just me requirements

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 133,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated also ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

various suspension hydraulic pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2022 129,074 miles

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

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,509 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 125,509 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,359 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,352 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 114,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

both front exhaust flexys tearing away

Pass 8 Dec 2017 107,892 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 104,038 miles

Offside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 19 Dec 2015 99,229 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 92,508 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,782 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 70,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2012 70,309 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2011 57,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,519 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,524 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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B7 LVE is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 69,632 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 RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B7 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B7 LVE is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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