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E1 BSS

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

130,833 mi
Last recorded130,833 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 BSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 130,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 125,916 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 121,532 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 117,117 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 114,203 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 114,183 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,490 miles

suspension hydraulic pipes corroded (all)

Pass 23 Jun 2020 101,897 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 101,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush / centre arm (shock attached arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush / centre arm (shock attached arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,309 miles

Both front marker lights very dim in operation

Pass 22 May 2018 89,664 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 81,700 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,606 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,962 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 71,411 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,871 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 63,853 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 45,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 39,066 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 29,976 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 29,976 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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E1 BSS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E1 BSS, 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 E1 BSS registered?

E1 BSS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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