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FL06 OWU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,045 mi
Last recorded172,045 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 OWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 172,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 172,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 158,707 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shields (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 158,707 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shields (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 147,640 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper[rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 147,640 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front upper[rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front upper [front] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 134,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 134,236 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working nearside and offside (1.1.C.1d)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rears and nearside front (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 117,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on side wall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear inner arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn uneven on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear inner arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 117,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre damaged on side wall

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear inner arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn uneven on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Most rear inner arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 93,395 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 90,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

centre crossmember distorted

undertray missing

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,691 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges both rear tyres wearing both edges

Engine under cover fitted Gearbox under cover missing

Full under body covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edges both rear tyres wearing both edges

Engine under cover fitted Gearbox under cover missing

Full under body covers fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,646 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,646 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 74,995 miles

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

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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FL06 OWU 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 60%.

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 FL06 OWU, 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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FL06 OWU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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