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S400 RDP

2006 Audi S4

Red Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

167,763 mi
Last recorded167,763 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S470,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 RDP
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 167,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 163,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 159,905 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 154,363 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 154,359 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 150,688 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 145,783 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 140,482 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 135,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 126,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 115,142 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 105,178 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,572 miles

front exhaust clamps are corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,015 miles

both front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 79,605 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,566 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 37,106 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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S400 RDP is a 2006 Audi S4 in Red with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 70,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S400 RDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S400 RDP is a 2006 Audi S4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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