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BT06 CTZ

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,598 mi
Last recorded186,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 CTZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 186,598 miles

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

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

Front Upper Both sides front upper suspension arm bushes worn.

Fail 12 Jan 2023 186,551 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Efficiency low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Upper Both sides front upper suspension arm bushes worn.

Hand brake lever has high travel.

Pass 24 Jan 2022 177,735 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 177,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 169,341 miles

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tested in wet condition

Fail 20 Jan 2021 169,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tested in wet condition

engine covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2019 166,047 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes split / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated some age cracking to both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some / slight corrosion nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe & suspension

Fail 29 Jun 2019 165,996 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all inner bushes split / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated some age cracking to both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive some / slight corrosion nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear subframe & suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2018 162,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre seems slightly deflated

engine and sills and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

idle lumpy

Pass 30 Jun 2017 160,126 miles

top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,319 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 143,307 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 143,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 136,630 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper smearing

rear brake disc worn

rear number plate water damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2013 132,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

undertray broken up and loose

Pass 2 Jul 2012 128,638 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low

rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

rear number plate water damaged

surface corrosion to rear brake disc

Pass 28 Jun 2011 123,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine running lumpy

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

wet weather conditions

Pass 15 Jun 2010 119,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine running lumpy

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2010 119,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

engine running lumpy

outer sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 108,823 miles

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

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

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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BT06 CTZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT06 CTZ, 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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BT06 CTZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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