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KM06 XAT

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

182,855 mi
Last recorded182,855 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 182,855 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 169,802 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 169,802 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 153,910 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,389 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre joint clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Centre joint clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 134,518 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 134,355 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,435 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 125,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,272 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 120,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 115,013 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 114,799 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear inner side wall starting to crack due to age

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,884 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,788 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 100,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 90,991 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 90,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,068 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,411 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 42,188 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 42,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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KM06 XAT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KM06 XAT, 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 KM06 XAT registered?

KM06 XAT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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