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MT06 PVL

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,427 mi
Last recorded176,427 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 PVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 176,427 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top and lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 171,861 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 171,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 165,205 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

ns and os front flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

nsf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2019 165,201 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded osr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding osf brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine, under and sill covers fitted

front and rear brake discs weraing

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2017 156,286 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 148,108 miles

Nearside Rear outer sidewall deteriorated badly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 148,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall deteriorated badly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit down to 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 139,580 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 139,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2014 130,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,295 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 121,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,226 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 91,475 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 74,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 56,764 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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MT06 PVL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT06 PVL, 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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MT06 PVL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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