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BP06 MKU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,308 mi
Last recorded193,308 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 193,308 miles

Front Both wings outer arches corroded

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

oil leak under engine tray

Fail 10 Aug 2021 193,155 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both wings outer arches corroded

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear General underside corrosion in and around and including all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc

oil leak under engine tray

Pass 15 Aug 2020 181,028 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray partially insecure

Fail 3 Aug 2020 180,976 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

undertray partially insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2019 168,270 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 162,603 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 157,713 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 150,349 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (axle, rose) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 150,247 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides. bulbs fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides, (axle, rose) bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 146,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise coming from steering cowling when wheel turned.

Fail 24 Jul 2015 146,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

noise coming from steering cowling when wheel turned.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 135,921 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 125,299 miles

centre seat belt buckle inaccessable

child seat fitted but seat belt not clipped in

Pass 11 Aug 2012 115,304 miles

o/s/f tyre perished and wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 101,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 88,544 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 70,877 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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BP06 MKU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 BP06 MKU, 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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BP06 MKU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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