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DE55 WAL

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

186,361 mi
Last recorded186,361 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 186,361 miles

Both front wings corroded but not holed or no sharp edges

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle floor pan fully undersealed

Fail 30 Sep 2025 186,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front wings corroded but not holed on wheel arches

Pass 17 Oct 2024 181,819 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 181,817 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 177,082 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 177,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 171,171 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 162,598 miles

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

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

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 2 Oct 2020 153,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,539 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres scrubbing

Fail 7 Nov 2018 137,375 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 124,039 miles

Front Lower nearside and offside)(MacPherson strut has a slightly worn bottom bush

Nearside Front Upper both)(upper arm inner bushes are deteriorated

Offside Front Upper both)(upper arm inner bushes are deteriorated

both rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,949 miles

engine cover

under body splash guards fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,303 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,439 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,991 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 44,038 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 44,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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DE55 WAL 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 77.3%.

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 DE55 WAL, 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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DE55 WAL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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