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M88 TFU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,151 mi
Last recorded43,151 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 TFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 43,151 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,263 miles

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 122,219 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 122,219 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 38,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Cv Boot Inner Clip Missing Still Preventing Ingress of Dirt

Fail 30 Mar 2023 116,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Cv Boot Inner Clip Missing Still Preventing Ingress of Dirt

Pass 1 Jun 2022 33,961 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 33,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,674 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 29,036 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 99,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 99,571 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 23,711 miles

Emissions too clean to register a reading.

Engine cover, Under trays and Sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 18,771 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,586 miles

Front brake disc's slightly worn.

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake disc's worn.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 18,755 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Door Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 17,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 90,367 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 90,367 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 87,662 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,303 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 74,866 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,151 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 66,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,918 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 58,918 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,896 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 54,408 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,487 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,024 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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M88 TFU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M88 TFU, 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 M88 TFU registered?

M88 TFU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is M88 TFU safe to buy?

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