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MK06 GWE

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

280,536 mi
Last recorded280,536 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 GWE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 280,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 272,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 255,190 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 231,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 231,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 217,282 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 217,282 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicator not working both (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 197,383 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 175,196 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 152,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,407 miles

front inner suspension arms bushes perished

Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,407 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front inner suspension arms bushes perished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,245 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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MK06 GWE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MK06 GWE, 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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MK06 GWE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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