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M5 CPU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

221,345 mi
Last recorded221,345 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 CPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 221,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jun 2026 221,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 146,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 215,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 137,922 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 124,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 124,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 212,248 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 108,113 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper rear arm inner bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 108,113 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f upper rear arm inner bush torn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 209,796 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 209,794 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 90,171 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 90,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 202,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 78,060 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 196,749 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 195,217 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,186 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 57,186 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 184,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 184,964 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 178,097 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 178,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 10 Oct 2016 174,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2015 170,493 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 170,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 168,843 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 168,843 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 159,883 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes covered by under trays/ heat sheilds

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Fail 19 Nov 2012 159,882 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front to rear brake pipes covered by under trays/ heat sheilds

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 4 Nov 2011 144,949 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 120,092 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 120,092 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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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M5 CPU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 M5 CPU, 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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M5 CPU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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