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AK06 YDE

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,277 mi
Last recorded170,277 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 170,277 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 161,297 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Various metal pipes are corroded underneath

Various underside corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2023 161,293 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

various metal pipes are corroded underneath

various underside corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 159,506 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre low tread

Fail 1 Sep 2022 159,506 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre low tread

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 157,528 miles

all brake discs corroded

blue smoke emitted when revved

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall damage

various metal brake pipes corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2018 148,881 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 148,881 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 138,997 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 138,997 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 128,329 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 128,329 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,148 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

n/s/r tyre perished sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2013 69,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 69,778 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,442 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,585 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 35,312 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 35,312 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2009 30,859 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AK06 YDE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 95,954 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK06 YDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK06 YDE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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