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AF06 AEA

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 AEA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 111,961 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 111,961 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,924 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,601 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency just met - O/S parking brake performance weak

Fail 26 Oct 2019 100,599 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,122 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 98,122 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,785 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 84,094 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2016 84,089 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2015 76,522 miles

Engine coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover perishing (front arm under strut). (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play )front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40ZR18/95W Tread balding towards inner edge and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Washer jets require adjustment.

Fail 17 Oct 2015 76,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Aim very low. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine coolant leak.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Balljoint grease cover perishing (front arm under strut). (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Balljoint has slight lift play )front arm under strut). (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40ZR18/95W Tread balding towards inner edge and outer sidewall damaged. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Washer jets require adjustment.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 69,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2014 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2013 60,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 32,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 30,044 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 30,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 20,662 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 20,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AF06 AEA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 AF06 AEA, 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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AF06 AEA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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