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ET06 XYP

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,563 mi
Last recorded159,563 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XYP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 159,563 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front window not working

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + general light corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 159,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess leaking (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front window not working

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + general light corrosion to underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 158,182 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all lower fronts and all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2024 158,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all lower fronts and all rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2023 156,358 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front seat belt slightly slow to return

handbrake lever has low reverse travel

slight gap between both track rod ends and hub mountings

Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,557 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

all front lower arm suspension bushes perishing or have slight movement

body work damage

Pass 21 Jun 2021 153,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2020 151,711 miles

duel mass flywheel noisy

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 151,711 miles

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))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

duel mass flywheel noisy

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2019 150,183 miles

all front suspension bushes perished

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 13 Jun 2018 144,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2018 144,805 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2017 134,776 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 134,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 122,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 109,753 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 92,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,462 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 65,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to test nsr seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 65,169 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

unable to test nsr seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 43,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 37,307 miles

Rear wiper washer not working and all wipers slightly smeary

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 XYP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XYP, 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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ET06 XYP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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