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ML06 VBP

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,827 mi
Last recorded145,827 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 VBP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2023 145,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at front arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at front arm at shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake sticking wheel bearing not tested

Pass 23 Dec 2022 134,118 miles

advice further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice suspension low but ok

Fail 23 Dec 2022 134,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both new lights fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advice further look at rear brakes and brake discs

advice keep eye on front tyres

advice suspension low but ok

Pass 10 Jan 2022 132,061 miles

Nearside Front alloy welded in three places

brake wear warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2022 132,046 miles

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

Nearside Front alloy welded in three places

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

brake wear warning light on

Pass 21 Dec 2020 125,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,121 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,269 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,825 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 95,285 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 91,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 88,372 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 81,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 72,500 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,593 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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ML06 VBP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 ML06 VBP, 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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ML06 VBP is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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