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FY06 ECW

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

139,366 mi
Last recorded139,366 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 ECW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 139,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 131,392 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 124,080 miles

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

Nearside Front COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Fail 5 May 2022 124,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front COVER INSECURE

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 115,921 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 107,446 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 99,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,734 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 80,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 73,034 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 60,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 52,267 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,747 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

oil level low !!

Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,037 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 37,110 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,044 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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FY06 ECW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY06 ECW, 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 FY06 ECW registered?

FY06 ECW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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