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E7 LON

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,698 mi
Last recorded85,698 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 LON
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 85,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe(s) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 85,591 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DRC suspension pipes corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear spring mounting areas corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,552 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DRC hoses/pipes disconnected

DRC pipes corroded

Exhaust flexis damaged/deteriorated and leaking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 85,479 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

DRC hoses/pipes disconnected

DRC pipes corroded

EPC light on

Exhaust flexis damaged/deteriorated and leaking slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Fog lamp lens damaged

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS indicating a loss of pressure

Pass 8 Jun 2023 85,348 miles

DRC hoses/pipes disconnected.

DRC pipes corroded.

EPC light on dash.

Exhaust flexi damaged/deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 85,313 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

DRC hoses/pipes disconnected.

DRC pipes corroded.

EPC light on dash.

Exhaust flexi damaged/deteriorated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 85,272 miles

DRC hoses/pipes disconnected.

DRC pipes corroded.

Exhaust flexi damaged/deteriorated.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 85,272 miles

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

DRC hoses/pipes disconnected.

DRC pipes corroded.

EPC light on.

Exhaust flexi damaged/deteriorated.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

drc system disconnected

epc light on

exhaust flexi damaged/deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2021 85,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

drc system disconnected

epc light on

exhaust flexi damaged/deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2020 84,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slow wiper action

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2019 84,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,442 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

headlamp film attached

slight exhaust leak at cat join

Fail 20 Feb 2018 84,440 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault epc light on (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

free play at hand brake

headlamp film attached

slight exhaust leak at cat join

Pass 16 Feb 2017 84,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very slight exhaust leak at join of pipe to r/h catalytic convertor/middle pipe. both exhaust flex section braided protectors burst/buffed but no exhaust leak (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mascot removed from drivers field of view prior to starting test

o/s/f tyre feathering on inner face

under trays conceal some components but examined where visible

Pass 17 Feb 2016 80,293 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,471 miles

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 31 Jan 2014 60,794 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 54,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 51,087 miles

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 51,087 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

slight play in nearside front steering arm.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,395 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,423 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 25,043 miles

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

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

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

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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E7 LON is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 E7 LON, 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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E7 LON is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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