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BN06 NLC

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,099 mi
Last recorded124,099 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 124,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Jun 2025 124,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault engine undertray broken/part missing (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cracks on inner edge/nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 May 2024 123,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 May 2024 123,971 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r tyre 245/40/18 all the rest 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 119,691 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2023 119,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust sleeve corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 114,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 114,874 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 111,028 miles

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

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

Rear bumper slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2020 106,443 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 102,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 96,295 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight split

Offside Rear brake hose slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2017 92,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 87,085 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 87,085 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side mirror casing broken and has sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,403 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 77,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,226 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 52,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,256 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,357 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 44,735 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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BN06 NLC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN06 NLC, 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 BN06 NLC registered?

BN06 NLC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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