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EF06 AXW

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,713 mi
Last recorded111,713 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 AXW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 111,713 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,113 miles

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))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 109,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 109,669 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values limit 0.5 dpf fitted (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front lower straight (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

DPF studs and nuts corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 98,438 miles

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

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

dpf nuts corroded but dpf still secure at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,023 miles

Oil leak ()

dpf flange nuts corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,023 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

dpf flange nuts corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 83,004 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,004 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,281 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 77,273 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,297 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,626 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 64,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,452 miles

advise emmissions too clean

Fail 17 Sep 2012 54,452 miles

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

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

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

advise emmissions too clean

advise nsr tyre close to fail

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,057 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 30,756 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 16,767 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 16,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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EF06 AXW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EF06 AXW, 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 EF06 AXW registered?

EF06 AXW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is EF06 AXW safe to buy?

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