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D5 DCU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,798 mi
Last recorded100,798 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 DCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2025 100,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 99,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 95,952 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 90,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 87,144 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,136 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 83,136 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper (rear most) arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 79,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 67,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,278 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 52,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,545 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 41,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,345 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 23,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 15,446 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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D5 DCU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D5 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D5 DCU registered?

D5 DCU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is D5 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 DCU shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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