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RS04 RBT

2006 Audi RS4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,359 mi
Last recorded139,359 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 139,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Mar 2026 139,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 134,911 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 126,441 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 124,336 miles

Exhaust noisey

Pass 16 Nov 2021 122,052 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 119,567 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 116,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 113,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,863 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases behind silencer broken away (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 107,187 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 98,549 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,244 miles

engine management light on

epc light on

n/s front alloy wheel has been welded

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and on limit

o/s and n/s front upper front and rear arms inner mounting bushes starting to perish or split, but movement found

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished on inner tread to side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2013 90,244 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

n/s front alloy wheel has been welded

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn and on limit

o/s and n/s front upper front and rear arms inner mounting bushes starting to perish or split, but movement found

o/s and n/s rear tyres perished on inner tread to side wall

Pass 25 May 2012 76,017 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,270 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,086 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2009 40,195 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 RBT 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 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBT, 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 RBT is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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