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L6 SBJ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

200,244 mi
Last recorded200,244 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 SBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 200,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 6 May 2026 200,244 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2025 191,009 miles

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

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

advise corrosion on off side front wing

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2025 191,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

advise corrosion on off side front wing

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2024 187,220 miles

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

advise corrosion on off side front wing

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2024 187,162 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [front arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [front arm] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion on off side front wing

advise sill covers fitted

advise under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 177,803 miles

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 2 May 2023 177,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 168,294 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 161,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 157,891 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 13 Mar 2020 157,891 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 11 Mar 2019 153,687 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 153,687 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 148,660 miles

EML light on

Fail 12 Mar 2018 148,659 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

EML light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,506 miles

headlight images

Pass 12 Mar 2016 142,925 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 138,704 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,704 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 131,056 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 113,857 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 102,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 90,288 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 63,780 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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L6 SBJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L6 SBJ, 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 L6 SBJ registered?

L6 SBJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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