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AD06 SOJ

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

248,443 mi
Last recorded248,443 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD06 SOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 248,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 239,695 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and components showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 229,743 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 229,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 220,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 212,552 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both shocker bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper suspension arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 201,767 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 189,331 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 174,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine undertray and cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 166,006 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,085 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 160,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 148,407 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 148,406 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 135,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 135,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 103,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 85,334 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 25 Jun 2010 75,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,406 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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AD06 SOJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD06 SOJ, 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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What year was AD06 SOJ registered?

AD06 SOJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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