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R5 XHX

2006 Audi RS4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,910 mi
Last recorded74,910 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 XHX
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 74,910 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 73,732 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rubber sleeve over ferrule swollen,cant tell if excessively corroded but recommend replacing as soon as possible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule see note for n/s f hose. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,567 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 71,566 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 71,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 66,863 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 65,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre worne 0n inner edge

Offside Front tyre worne on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,643 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,624 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,289 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 53,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 49,953 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 46,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,801 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,212 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,747 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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R5 XHX is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R5 XHX, 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 R5 XHX registered?

R5 XHX is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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