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FY06 UPJ

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2696cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

288,964 mi
Last recorded288,964 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UPJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,696cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 288,964 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

slight movement in steering mechanism

Fail 1 Sep 2025 288,964 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

slight movement in steering mechanism

Pass 24 Sep 2024 279,421 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 268,052 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 253,267 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 246,782 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 246,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 230,753 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 230,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 218,007 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 218,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 194,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 178,179 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 158,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 146,965 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2015 146,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 139,094 miles

front and rear brake discs are worn and scoring

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 122,242 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,293 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 92,462 miles

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

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE, ADVICE TRACKING.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 69,288 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 UPJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,696cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

FY06 UPJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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