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MJ06 VLS

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

243,098 mi
Last recorded243,098 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 VLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 243,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 243,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 233,459 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 233,459 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF and OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 225,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 214,587 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 208,176 miles

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 11 Sep 2019 203,590 miles

ABS feedback felt through pedal

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and parking brake efficiency low

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front pads 6mm

slight oil haze on engine

timing belt due?

Fail 11 Sep 2019 203,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

ABS feedback felt through pedal

Nearside Front tyre tread 3mm

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly and parking brake efficiency low

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front pads 6mm

slight oil haze on engine

timing belt due?

Pass 20 Sep 2018 187,363 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

hand brake lever cover loose

Fail 19 Sep 2018 187,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/f and both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

hand brake lever cover loose

Pass 6 Sep 2017 164,453 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

timing belt over due

Pass 22 Sep 2016 143,479 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,741 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 21 Sep 2015 135,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 22 Sep 2014 127,763 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 127,456 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 117,905 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 117,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 99,888 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 99,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 86,730 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,730 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 72,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 54,879 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 54,879 miles

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

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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MJ06 VLS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ06 VLS, 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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MJ06 VLS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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