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ET06 XYV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,657 mi
Last recorded154,657 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 XYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 154,657 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 154,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,275 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 144,275 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 134,616 miles

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

Offside Rear panel damage

Fail 15 Aug 2019 134,616 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear panel damage

Fail 30 Jul 2019 134,610 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

All lamps and front and rear indicators have a film cover

General rust to rear suspension components

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre light damage to outer wall

Offside Panel damage

Plastic engine under tray badly damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2018 129,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 124,722 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 124,716 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 120,063 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 114,144 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 29 Jul 2014 107,036 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge. nearside front tyre cracking in tread

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2014 107,035 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge. nearside front tyre cracking in tread

sill covers, engine covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 10 Jul 2013 105,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,233 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,074 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 100,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,076 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2009 83,279 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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ET06 XYV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

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

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