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FY06 UPO

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,750 mi
Last recorded167,750 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 UPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 167,750 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded and repaired

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top of glass outside all areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 167,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along top of glass outside all areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 162,070 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 14 Mar 2025 162,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 155,132 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 155,125 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer 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 has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 154,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 148,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 142,631 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 137,324 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 137,324 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 130,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 130,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2017 123,125 miles

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 10 May 2016 112,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,647 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2015 105,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 92,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,589 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,077 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 41,824 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 UPO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UPO, 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 UPO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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