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AP55 DNO

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,305 mi
Last recorded125,305 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 DNO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 125,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bulb in wrong (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2025 125,297 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bulb in wrong (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 119,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,031 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 113,031 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,858 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,581 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 96,146 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 96,146 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front discs rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 90,092 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,382 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2016 86,382 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2015 82,332 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 82,332 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 72,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 69,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,832 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear number plate insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,601 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 43,595 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2009 37,052 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,930 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly to 3mm on inside edges+cracked in between tread

undershields fitted to floors and engine

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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AP55 DNO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AP55 DNO, 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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What year was AP55 DNO registered?

AP55 DNO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is AP55 DNO safe to buy?

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