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FM06 WEC

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,109 mi
Last recorded166,109 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM06 WEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2020 166,109 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 157,661 miles

Front front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn

under body covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen has no image (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front front shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 150,229 miles

limited inspection plastic covers

Fail 21 May 2018 150,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

limited inspection plastic covers

Pass 18 May 2017 139,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front lower (2.7.4)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 139,323 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside front lower (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 134,562 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 131,376 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 125,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 119,099 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate cracked

wipers smearing the screen slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2011 80,974 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 61,169 miles

Wipers are smearing slightly

Fail 10 Jul 2010 61,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2009 39,633 miles

front tyres scrubbing edges

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 WEC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

FM06 WEC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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