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DE06 XEP

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,734 mi
Last recorded133,734 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 XEP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2022 133,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 132,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front tyre is wearing more on the inner edge.

Rear indicator bulbs are going white.

Pass 13 Mar 2021 130,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 129,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,246 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 117,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 109,872 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 100,732 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 100,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 95,758 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 95,758 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 95,176 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 91,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 85,793 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,804 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 71,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 52,169 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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DE06 XEP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 DE06 XEP, 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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DE06 XEP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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