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FY06 SXP

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,971 mi
Last recorded228,971 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 SXP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2024 228,971 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 219,756 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake hold only just sufficient

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 219,709 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake hold only just sufficient

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 207,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 207,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 196,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 189,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

n/s/f bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

o/s/f bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Fail 20 Feb 2020 189,274 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

o/s/f bumper insecure but not likely to fall off

Pass 7 Feb 2019 165,449 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 144,255 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 127,445 miles

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

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 28 Jan 2016 113,613 miles

Brakes ; n/s/f brake disc slightly scored

Brakes ; o/s/r brake disc slightly restricted rotation

Engine , bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Lighting ; o/s headlamp , slight condensation

Pass 11 Feb 2015 105,665 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Tyres ; n/s/r & o/s/r tread balding on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 86,356 miles

Brakes ; imbalance on front brakes 12 %

Brakes ; imbalance on parking brake

Brakes ; noise o/s/f brake during roller brake test ( note discoloured disc )

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Pass 7 Mar 2012 74,876 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 53,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 41,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

OSR tyre tread distorted

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 SXP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FY06 SXP, 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 SXP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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