2006 Audi A4 · 52,280 MOT tests
2006 Audi A4 reliability
2006 Audi A4s fail 37.4% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 A4 years (52,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 37.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 132,866
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 52,280
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.8% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Suspension13.1%
- Brakes9.8%
- Tyres8.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure6.2%
- Steering5.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.61%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.48%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.31%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.96%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.94%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.92%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.35%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.69%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.42%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (5.92%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.7%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Audi A4 reliable?
2006 Audi A4s fail 37.4% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 24 A4 years (52,280 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.61% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.48% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Audi A4 shows 132,866 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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