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E5 TUY

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 TUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 178,266 miles

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

both rear brake discs are showing signs of wear

chip in windscreen

front registration plate is starting to delaminate

offside parking brake effort is low

Pass 21 May 2019 142,989 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 142,989 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

front tyres worn out on inner edges, tracking check/adjustment recomended

Pass 26 May 2018 121,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 105,798 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,660 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 87,876 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 87,876 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,684 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 80,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 80,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 60,833 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 52,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,451 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,869 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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E5 TUY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E5 TUY, 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 E5 TUY registered?

E5 TUY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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