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OV06 ACF

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,968 mi
Last recorded196,968 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 ACF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 196,968 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 196,968 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 177,828 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 177,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 163,179 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 163,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Reading1.18 limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Swept area bigger than 40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 149,020 miles

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

emission test wont register

Fail 3 Jul 2020 149,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (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))

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

emission test wont register

Pass 11 Jul 2019 139,587 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 139,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,625 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 130,957 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 130,957 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 124,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 120,925 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 120,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Oct 2013 102,415 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2011 75,366 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,174 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 33,772 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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OV06 ACF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OV06 ACF, 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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OV06 ACF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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