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DG55 RYH

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

179,666 mi
Last recorded179,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RYH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 179,666 miles

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

SURFACE CORROSION OSF WING

Fail 5 Jan 2023 179,649 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

SURFACE CORROSION OSF WING

Pass 10 Jan 2022 171,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 171,323 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2020 166,182 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring view

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both n/s/r/ and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 158,586 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 8 Oct 2018 152,391 miles

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

slight wear to front tyres edges

Pass 6 Nov 2017 147,371 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 138,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 138,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 126,164 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 113,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,666 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 96,651 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 Jan 2012 80,469 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner tread blocks out of shape.

Offside rear coil spring bottom part cracked.

Offside rear inner brake pad spring out of place.

Rear anti roll collars cracked but no play.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 65,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 36,117 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 36,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Spare tyre defective

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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DG55 RYH is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc 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 DG55 RYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 RYH registered?

DG55 RYH is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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