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DG56 RHY

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,520 mi
Last recorded140,520 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 RHY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 140,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 6 Aug 2026 140,520 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Corroded & Exhaust System Is Corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 7 Aug 2025 137,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 137,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,702 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 123,492 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,791 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

body covers fitted obscuring some components

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Nov 2019 102,880 miles

body cover fitted underside vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2018 95,858 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 95,857 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,432 miles

Front near side tyre is wearing low on tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 78,487 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,512 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls no cords showing

Front wipers starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

low emitter

Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,512 miles

Both front tyres have cuts in the sidewalls no cords showing

Front wipers starting to deteriorate

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

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

low emitter

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,570 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 62,154 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F,N/S/F and N/S/R tyres outer sidewalls and wheel rims damaged

Suspect engine faulty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 54,600 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2011 54,600 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,041 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 37,364 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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DG56 RHY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RHY, 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 RHY registered?

DG56 RHY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is DG56 RHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 RHY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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