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FA06 CEK

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 CEK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 164,084 miles

undertray(s) fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2022 164,084 miles

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

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

undertray(s) fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,783 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 149,782 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 133,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 123,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 2 Nov 2019 123,748 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 20 Nov 2018 119,812 miles

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

Nearside Front position light Up to 1/2 not functioning

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 119,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 115,682 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 112,380 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 112,380 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 108,210 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r passenger seat child seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 98,880 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 93,570 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 91,016 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 85,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 78,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,375 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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FA06 CEK is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA06 CEK, 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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FA06 CEK is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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