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KB03 PEN

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

181,271 mi
Last recorded181,271 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 PEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 181,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 178,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 175,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 170,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 166,529 miles

Plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2021 162,514 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

plastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2020 157,828 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S and O/S. Bushes slightly deteriorating. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S upper wishbone inner front and rear bushes deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured deteriorating and slightly reducing light output. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S and O/S rear subframe mounting area/floor etc. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Unable to view rear spring lowers.

Undertrays and sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection.

Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,743 miles

Engine covers fitted

NS headlamp lense slightly faded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2018 146,183 miles

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 140,669 miles

No clear view of rear springs lower sections

plastic under shields fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 133,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEAING INNER EDGE

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE TO CALEPER (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 122,967 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 112,483 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 102,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 102,481 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,911 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 91,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 79,233 miles

all four tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2010 64,964 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 64,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,150 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 49,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

suspect front inner brake pads worn

suspect rear inner brake pads worn

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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KB03 PEN is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KB03 PEN, 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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KB03 PEN is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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