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DA06 BKU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,238 mi
Last recorded181,238 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 BKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 181,238 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Oct 2023 181,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 181,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 166,698 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 166,697 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 166,541 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking back of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near and Offside VERY LOW 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 153,048 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front upper bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 146,328 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 141,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 136,322 miles

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 25 Apr 2018 136,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 4 Mar 2017 123,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel smell from under bonnet

Fail 4 Mar 2017 123,878 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

fuel smell from under bonnet

Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,696 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 99,364 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

Fail 24 Aug 2015 99,364 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 31 Jul 2014 90,663 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in nearside rear outer light lens

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,995 miles

CONDENSATION IN BOTH REAR LIGHT UNITS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT INNER BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 75,358 miles

Condensation in offside tail light unit

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,383 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear inner brake pad getting low

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,383 miles

offside rear inner brake pad getting low

offside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 21 May 2010 58,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,064 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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DA06 BKU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA06 BKU, 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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DA06 BKU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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