2006 Audi RS4 · 1,403 MOT tests
2006 Audi RS4 reliability
2006 Audi RS4s fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 RS4 years (1,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi RS4s: 15%)
- 17.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi RS4s: 15%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 60% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 95,987
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,403
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 61% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 58% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 82% 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 RS4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Lights and electrics4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure3.2%
- Tyres2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.14%
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 1.35%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.21%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.07%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 1.07%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.91%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.7%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.99%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (2.92%) · Brake hose ferrule slightly corroded (2.78%)
Other years
Every Audi RS4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Audi RS4 reliable?
2006 Audi RS4s fail 17.1% of first MOT tests, 60% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 2 RS4 years (1,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Audi RS4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (2.14% of tests), ball joint dust cover no longer sealed (1.35% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Audi RS4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Audi RS4 shows 95,987 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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