2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

12,399 MOT tests in 2024. 61.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time61.4%
Failed or needed repairs38.6%
Typical mileage at test134,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,399 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    632 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    454 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.7%
  2. Suspension17.8%
  3. Brakes15.8%
  4. Tyres10.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.5%
  6. Steering7.6%
  7. Body & chassis7.5%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Audi A4?

In 2024, 61.4% of 2006 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,399 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).