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FG06 BAU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

195,188 mi
Last recorded195,188 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 BAU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 195,188 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 195,594 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 185,813 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 185,782 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 173,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 158,370 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 147,301 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 147,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,710 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,710 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 123,756 miles

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Plastic undertays and engine covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on inside

Fail 4 Mar 2016 123,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres worn on inside edge

Plastic undertays and engine covers fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres wearing on inside

Pass 17 Mar 2015 111,756 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,756 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,248 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,276 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 74,539 miles

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2012 74,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 69,132 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,594 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,749 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2009 40,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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FG06 BAU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FG06 BAU, 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 FG06 BAU registered?

FG06 BAU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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