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BR05 RAE

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR05 RAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 120,377 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 116,619 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 112,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

underside vehicle covered unable to fully inspect

Pass 17 Dec 2021 107,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,878 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 99,557 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 96,006 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 89,536 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2017 89,535 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminals (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 84,067 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 84,066 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,741 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 64,475 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,887 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,824 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

couldnt check rear seatbelts due to being under dog cover

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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BR05 RAE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BR05 RAE, 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 BR05 RAE registered?

BR05 RAE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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