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DF06 AFA

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,245 mi
Last recorded176,245 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 AFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 176,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 168,173 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack nearside edge of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 168,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 163,875 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 163,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification hub has welded repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 159,045 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 134,527 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 119,736 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 119,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 115,023 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 115,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2017 109,611 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly worn on outer edge

small perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 99,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,378 miles

Boot space full obscuring some components in area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Interior rear view mirror missing/not fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,955 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 66,190 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,909 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 57,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,748 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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DF06 AFA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DF06 AFA, 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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DF06 AFA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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