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EO06 SHV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,543 mi
Last recorded157,543 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO06 SHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 157,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 157,542 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Near side spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened cv boot split and causing dirt to enter (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened lower arm outter wish bone armboot split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing track rod end split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front front off side knuckle fractured

Pass 5 Mar 2023 144,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2023 144,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 139,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2022 138,986 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 134,180 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 10 Feb 2021 134,159 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection 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 4 Feb 2020 130,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 130,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 126,775 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 116,207 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 116,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 105,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,605 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2015 80,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 60,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 51,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,961 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 35,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,470 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,525 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 25,525 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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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EO06 SHV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EO06 SHV, 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 EO06 SHV registered?

EO06 SHV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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