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FM06 NUW

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,614 mi
Last recorded135,614 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 NUW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 135,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 130,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,815 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 93,080 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2021 93,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 80,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 78,020 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 74,685 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but not direclty impairing drivers view of the road

Pass 17 Apr 2017 71,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,838 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 68,838 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 65,167 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,813 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 57,283 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

deep cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall[no cords showing]

slightly uneven wear on outer edge on both rear tyres.

Fail 3 Jun 2011 49,142 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

deep cut on nearside front tyre outer sidewall[no cords showing]

slightly uneven wear on outer edge on both rear tyres.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 44,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,244 miles

damage to screen outside zone a less than 40mm dia [nearside]

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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FM06 NUW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FM06 NUW, 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 FM06 NUW registered?

FM06 NUW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 July 2006.

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