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FV06 EPF

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

282,216 mi
Last recorded282,216 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 EPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 282,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Surface Rust

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 256,839 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 256,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 234,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 234,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 217,883 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 217,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 208,202 miles

Pad warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 200,062 miles

Brake warning lamp

Pass 28 Sep 2019 193,339 miles

Slight play in n/s/r arb link

Pass 12 Oct 2018 183,448 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2018 183,390 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake disc's thin

Rear brake disc's corroded

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2017 170,917 miles

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

n/s & o/s front upper suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 2 Oct 2017 170,835 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s & o/s front upper suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 8 Oct 2016 153,849 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 136,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45r17 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 136,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235 45r17 (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 105,921 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,429 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 71,534 miles

deep cut to near side rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,499 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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FV06 EPF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FV06 EPF, 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 FV06 EPF registered?

FV06 EPF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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