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DG56 RTV

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

167,676 mi
Last recorded167,676 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 RTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 167,676 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under foot well corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 158,664 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,619 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 123,307 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 111,679 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2020 111,659 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 100,356 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 85,969 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on limit (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear wheel arch lining rubbing on tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,899 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front top suspension arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension arms bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 60,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 49,473 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 44,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 39,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,740 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 28,396 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 22,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 17,549 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 RTV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DG56 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

DG56 RTV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is DG56 RTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 RTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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