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D13 DCD

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,334 mi
Last recorded148,334 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 DCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 148,334 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in top joints bopth sidefront

Fail 16 Feb 2024 148,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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))

slight play in top joints bopth sidefront

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,551 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 133,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,452 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,738 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 106,737 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light

Pass 7 Jun 2019 92,149 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,564 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,934 miles

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cord showing

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cord showing

Fail 20 Apr 2017 66,934 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cord showing

n/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cord showing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 65,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 60,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 53,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 9 Jul 2012 48,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,779 miles

nearside front tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,746 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front tyre side wall is slightly damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D13 DCD is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D13 DCD, 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 D13 DCD registered?

D13 DCD is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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