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DE06 USY

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

176,083 mi
Last recorded176,083 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 USY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 176,083 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 176,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 174,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 173,120 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, lower rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 168,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 156,206 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 150,048 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 138,004 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 135,580 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 135,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 127,509 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 122,636 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 122,636 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 16 May 2016 112,619 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres and offside rear tyre treads down to 2mm

both rear brake flexible hoses cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 94,037 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 82,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Fail 13 Aug 2013 82,586 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 59,205 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,545 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads low

Pass 15 May 2009 36,221 miles

BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND MARKED

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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DE06 USY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE06 USY, 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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DE06 USY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 May 2006.

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