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J19 SMV

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests34 (29 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate85.3%

Mileage

137,897 mi
Last recorded137,897 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 SMV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

29 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 137,897 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 773 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 133,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 46 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 131,119 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear top spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear top spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,674 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,609 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 127,496 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 127,485 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 72,167 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 126,307 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 62,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 124,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 124,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 59,624 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 119,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 57,831 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 115,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 115,329 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 111,299 miles

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

reverse lamps are on when car not in reverse

Pass 20 May 2016 54,094 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 54,088 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front slight play at track rod arm/ track rod end

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel has had repair carried out

Fail 29 Mar 2016 107,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip slightly loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front slight play at track rod arm/ track rod end

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel has had repair carried out

Pass 8 Dec 2015 105,610 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 99,915 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 91,999 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,372 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,118 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 65,711 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 59,330 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 42,306 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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J19 SMV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.3%.

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 J19 SMV, 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 J19 SMV registered?

J19 SMV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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