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J20 PLU

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,747 mi
Last recorded175,747 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 PLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 175,747 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 170,816 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 168,484 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 165,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 164,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 158,341 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2021 158,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2020 156,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 151,613 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 151,606 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 145,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,653 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT TYRES ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 10 Nov 2015 130,723 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 122,753 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 115,976 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 109,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,016 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 102,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,240 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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J20 PLU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 J20 PLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J20 PLU registered?

J20 PLU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2006.

Is J20 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 PLU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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