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EK06 SYR

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,763 mi
Last recorded169,763 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 SYR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 169,763 miles

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

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

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))

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

Rear Reversing lamps inoperative

Fail 19 Jan 2026 169,763 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

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

Rear Reversing lamps inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2025 161,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner section and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 161,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner section and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 154,683 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 154,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (235/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,880 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 146,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 17 Jan 2022 139,551 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 139,520 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,355 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,528 miles

o/s inner cv boot weeping grease

Pass 17 Jan 2019 113,544 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 113,544 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. block imbalance of 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,761 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,787 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,629 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 43,205 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 40,949 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 34,312 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,841 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 21,156 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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EK06 SYR is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK06 SYR, 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 EK06 SYR registered?

EK06 SYR is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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