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DE06 YGW

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,292 mi
Last recorded178,292 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 YGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 178,292 miles

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

brake discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 11 Aug 2023 174,918 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 167,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 158,831 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2021 158,829 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 136,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 136,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 122,291 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,277 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 93,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 93,329 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,212 miles

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm.

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 81,212 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front inner (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting low on 3mm.

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 60,734 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 51,880 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 47,412 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 37,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 27,753 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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DE06 YGW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGW, 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 YGW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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