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ET06 LAO

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,150 mi
Last recorded154,150 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 LAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 154,150 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle and suspension parts brake ferrules subframe axle

Fail 26 Oct 2024 154,150 miles

Corrosion to under vehicle and suspension parts brake ferrules subframe axle

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 148,893 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting prescribed area both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shockers corroded

suspension component prescribed area corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2024 148,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front shock absobers corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2023 141,827 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 141,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 137,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 133,760 miles

Nearside Front Both TOP control arm bushes perishing slightly

Offside Front Both TOP control arm bushes perishing slightly

Fail 8 Jun 2021 133,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Both TOP control arm bushes perishing slightly

Offside Front Both TOP control arm bushes perishing slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2020 128,821 miles

both front lower rear bottom ball joint covers split

n/s/f head light mounting broken

Pass 24 Jun 2019 124,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 124,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 118,848 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 113,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 113,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,789 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 92,735 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,429 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,566 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,010 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,170 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,233 miles

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

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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ET06 LAO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ET06 LAO, 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 ET06 LAO registered?

ET06 LAO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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