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J1 WPL

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

162,461 mi
Last recorded162,461 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 WPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 162,461 miles

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 160,508 miles

All tyres stretched onto rims

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 160,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

All tyres stretched onto rims

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 156,770 miles

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

exhaust loud

Fail 26 Oct 2023 156,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

exhaust loud

Pass 10 Nov 2022 152,368 miles

exhaust noisy

Fail 10 Nov 2022 152,357 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

exhaust noisy

Pass 19 Nov 2021 147,554 miles

exhaust loud

Fail 19 Nov 2021 147,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

exhaust loud

Pass 30 Sep 2020 141,936 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 141,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 132,779 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,814 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,095 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 92,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,261 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 43,827 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 43,827 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Jun 2013 38,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,201 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 35,201 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,928 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,133 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished between tread

nearside front tyre perished between tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 20,341 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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J1 WPL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J1 WPL, 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 J1 WPL registered?

J1 WPL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is J1 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 WPL shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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