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SM56 MXG

2006 Audi RS4 Avant

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,993 mi
Last recorded128,993 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi RS4 Avant68,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MXG
MakeAudi
ModelRS4 Avant
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 128,993 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 128,972 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside trackrodend top bolt not tightend down .has pinch bolt

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 128,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 115,570 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 115,510 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 107,559 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,634 miles

sills and underbody covered

Pass 31 Oct 2014 795,424 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 795,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,755 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

suspension pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,857 miles

rear brake discs corroded/scored

Fail 16 Nov 2011 56,854 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded/scored

Pass 20 Nov 2010 49,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 41,226 miles

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 Avant?

Based on 7,553 MOT tests across 494 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,636
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
494
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
position lamp(s) not working 115
constant velocity joint gaiter split 97
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 69
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 64
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SM56 MXG is a 2006 Audi RS4 Avant in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2006 Audi RS4 Avant models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 68,502 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 Avant fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 MXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 Avant typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Audi RS4 Avant is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM56 MXG is a 2006 Audi RS4 Avant, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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