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DF06 ECE

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,499 mi
Last recorded130,499 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 ECE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,499 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 130,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 128,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 119,921 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 119,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension lowered front and rear

Fail 6 Jun 2022 108,047 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

windscreen washer fluid leak

Pass 4 Aug 2020 104,559 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 102,398 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 91,599 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,293 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 76,962 miles

both rear tyres perishing

jubilee clip loose on engine induction system

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,362 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)

nsf tyre outer wall damage

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,335 miles

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight side wall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2013 60,414 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine managment light on

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2013 60,414 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

engine managment light on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2011 55,185 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 37,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,210 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 ECE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc 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 DF06 ECE, 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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What year was DF06 ECE registered?

DF06 ECE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 2006.

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