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JJ06 ARJ

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

210,974 mi
Last recorded210,974 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ06 ARJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 210,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 201,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rear tyre outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 186,492 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 186,475 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 183,221 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe + rear arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement throughout (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above coil springs - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 176,235 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above coil spring mounts - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 176,235 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive above coil spring mounts - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,714 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement around coil spring - both sides (4 in total) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 163,713 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement around coil spring - both sides (4 in total) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 146,679 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 132,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,168 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears and N/S has deep cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 123,965 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears and N/S has deep cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2016 110,883 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 14 May 2015 100,583 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 91,265 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges and cut on outer side walls

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2013 80,090 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,823 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 49,713 miles

l/h/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2009 41,164 miles

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

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

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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JJ06 ARJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JJ06 ARJ, 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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JJ06 ARJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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