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MA06 FTO

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,368 mi
Last recorded205,368 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 FTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 205,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 205,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 193,099 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2017 182,951 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (inner 3/4 ) wearing uneven/flat areas close to limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuation/imbalance close to limit

o/s/f shock slight misting of oil

rear brake fluctuation/imbalance 20%

Fail 26 Sep 2017 182,951 miles

registration plate deteriorated rear reg plate deteriated/likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (inner 3/4 ) wearing uneven/flat areas close to limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuation/imbalance close to limit

o/s/f shock slight misting of oil

rear brake fluctuation/imbalance 20%

Pass 13 Oct 2016 177,793 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner 3/4 (

emissions close to limit

front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15-20%

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2016 177,793 miles

coil spring broken n/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring broken o/s/r (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner 3/4 (

emissions close to limit

front brake imbalance/fluctuation 15-20%

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2015 172,315 miles

o/s/f shock slight misting of oil

rear reg plate deteriated slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2014 164,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 156,639 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 156,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 148,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2012 137,440 miles

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge and screw in tread.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge.

slightly unsteady front brake readings.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,093 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

offside and nearside rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,872 miles

near side front tyre worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 86,875 miles

rear tyres weaaring on inner edges

spare tyre worn

wear to all brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,738 miles

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

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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MA06 FTO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MA06 FTO, 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 MA06 FTO registered?

MA06 FTO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

Is MA06 FTO safe to buy?

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