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DG56 EFM

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,247 mi
Last recorded178,247 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 178,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 170,383 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 170,365 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 163,009 miles

underbody corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 151,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2019 151,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged both sides seezed (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ubcc

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 140,269 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 140,269 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 137,377 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 137,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 134,876 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 132,816 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 129,140 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 126,785 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 124,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 109,166 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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DG56 EFM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG56 EFM, 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 DG56 EFM registered?

DG56 EFM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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