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FY06 RBU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

396,207 mi
Last recorded396,207 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 RBU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 396,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

undertrays and sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 18 Oct 2023 396,207 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays and sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 31 Mar 2021 395,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 392,654 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 388,121 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 380,977 miles

engine management light on

Pass 14 Oct 2016 368,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2016 368,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 357,434 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 357,427 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 337,981 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 300,020 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 300,016 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 263,696 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 221,146 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

offside front tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2010 181,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 135,712 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 RBU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY06 RBU, 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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FY06 RBU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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