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OY06 SLU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

227,591 mi
Last recorded227,591 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 227,591 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jul 2022 227,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2021 220,043 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 212,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 200,901 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 191,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2017 184,416 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

emissions levels too low to test

Pass 22 Apr 2016 177,633 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 177,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 172,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 172,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 157,495 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 128,964 miles

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

all brake discs badly corroded

top arms n/s/f and o/s/f worn

Pass 19 Apr 2013 128,964 miles

all brake discs badly corroded

top arms n/s/f and o/s/f worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 105,567 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 88,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,328 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,353 miles

235/45r17 94y fitted too fronts and n/s/r 225/45zr17 94y

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge and slightly out of shape legal at time of test

sills covered no check

small stone chip on screen

Fail 4 Mar 2009 58,353 miles

235/45r17 94y fitted too fronts and n/s/r 225/45zr17 94y

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner edge and slightly out of shape legal at time of test

sills covered no check

small stone chip on screen

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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OY06 SLU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY06 SLU, 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 OY06 SLU registered?

OY06 SLU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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