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EF06 KAU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

143,474 mi
Last recorded143,474 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 KAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 143,474 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 136,429 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s+o/s inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,245 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 122,574 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 107,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 100,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 100,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,969 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 95,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 70,688 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 70,594 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,867 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 53,785 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,232 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,022 miles

Near side front and both rear tyres worn on inner treads and rest of tyrea wearing low.

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

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 KAU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF06 KAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF06 KAU registered?

EF06 KAU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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The MOT history for EF06 KAU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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