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EV04 SAM

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,168 mi
Last recorded140,168 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 SAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 140,168 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 135,298 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 135,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front lower front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside rear and offside rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Offside rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,533 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2018 120,882 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,044 miles

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

battery cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,452 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

suspension metal pipes slight corrosion

driving vehicle through brake rollers the front and rear suspension have no damping effect

Fail 8 Dec 2014 95,451 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

suspension metal pipes slight corrosion

driving vehicle through brake rollers the front and rear suspension have no damping effect

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,506 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,408 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 70,508 miles

no full travel in nsr suspension unit

Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,301 miles

no full travel in nsr suspension unit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 53,717 miles

8mm crack in zone "a" of windscreen limit 10mm

front tyres low (2mm)

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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EV04 SAM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EV04 SAM, 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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EV04 SAM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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