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RS04 JOS

2006 Audi RS4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS04 JOS
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 116,752 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 114,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,306 miles

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

exhaust flexy pipes mesh deteriorated

front sub-frame corroded

near side front + off side front top arms bushes worn

rear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 111,374 miles

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

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame + suspension arms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,598 miles

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

front sub-frame corroded

rear sub-frame + rear arms corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 105,818 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 105,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 101,277 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 99,974 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 94,372 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,352 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 87,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2015 80,537 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 80,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,373 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 75,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 75,348 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 64,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,734 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,722 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,942 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 40,568 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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RS04 JOS is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 69,632 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 RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RS04 JOS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RS04 JOS registered?

RS04 JOS is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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