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RS04 MAL

2006 Audi RS4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

52,922 mi
Last recorded52,922 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS04 MAL
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 52,922 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,337 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 52,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 51,354 miles

Central Rear Subframe Has Light Corrosion

Front Headlight Washers Do Not Operate N/S & O/S

Nearside Front Front Shocker Covered In Underseal On Body

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Front Shocker Covered In Underseal On Body

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 50,686 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shocker Covered In Underseal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shocker Covered In Underseal

Pass 13 May 2021 50,040 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 48,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2020 48,838 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 48,042 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,818 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 46,108 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,517 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,220 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 41,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

head lamp washers not working

Pass 14 Mar 2012 39,097 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,228 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 32,783 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,130 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 MAL is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MAL, 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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RS04 MAL is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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