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EF06 XPJ

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,574 mi
Last recorded137,574 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 XPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 131,093 miles

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

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

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Fail 2 Mar 2022 131,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

middle exhaust deteriorated but not blowing

Pass 1 Mar 2021 123,191 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar rubber bush slightly worn

Offside Front anti roll bar rubber bush slightly worn

middle exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 12 Mar 2019 111,859 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.23mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,910 miles

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,910 miles

Headlamp aim too high PRS offside (1.8)

trim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,657 miles

front lower suspension arm bushes perished & slight movement

Pass 7 May 2016 81,212 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 81,212 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 72,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 May 2015 72,486 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2014 63,311 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 57,720 miles

offside rear brake disc show signs of overheating

offside rear wheel tight to turn

slight smearing on both front wipers

Pass 4 May 2012 53,982 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

eml light on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2011 46,912 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 28,287 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,356 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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EF06 XPJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

EF06 XPJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2006.

Is EF06 XPJ safe to buy?

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