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GK06 XJU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

201,776 mi
Last recorded201,776 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 201,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside upper front and rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Nearside and Offside general under body corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 186,089 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 169,195 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting area - Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 162,352 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF,OSF,NSR, all ON limit and have heavy edge wear near to CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 162,352 miles

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))

Offside 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))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF,OSF,NSR, all ON limit and have heavy edge wear near to CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,538 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s /frear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 156,538 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s /frear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 150,244 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 144,276 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 144,276 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 142,157 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 134,742 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low outer 3/4

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 5 Sep 2017 134,742 miles

Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/f tyre on limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre wearing low outer 3/4

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Aug 2016 129,978 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on outer 3/4

Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,757 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 105,679 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 105,679 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 96,999 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 87,118 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,870 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 72,075 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,308 miles

Chips in windscreen

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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GK06 XJU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue 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 GK06 XJU, 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 GK06 XJU registered?

GK06 XJU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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