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ET06 XYL

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,257 mi
Last recorded117,257 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2022 108,250 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 98,120 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 98,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,776 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 89,776 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 85,070 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,406 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 76,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,500 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,356 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,356 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,801 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,801 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,399 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,159 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 27,145 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 27,143 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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ET06 XYL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

ET06 XYL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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