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L16 MST

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,557 mi
Last recorded98,557 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 98,557 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 98,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 95,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 93,738 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,669 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 82,042 miles

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

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

upper stop light dull

Fail 19 Jan 2022 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

upper stop light dull

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,561 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged clasp cover (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wheel rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

bonnet stay strut not working

Pass 22 Jan 2020 72,938 miles

Nearside Front tyre very low edges

Offside Front tyre very low edges

engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jan 2019 69,174 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2019 69,174 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

under body covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre close too limit

Offside Rear tyre close too limit (3mm)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,974 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 10 Jan 2017 61,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 9 Jan 2016 60,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,120 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 48,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 38,180 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,279 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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L16 MST is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L16 MST, 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 L16 MST registered?

L16 MST is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 3 July 2006.

Is L16 MST safe to buy?

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