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DK06 YEC

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,117 mi
Last recorded152,117 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 YEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 152,117 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covers fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear under body covered in undersealer.

under trays fitted.

Pass 26 May 2022 148,494 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, front and rear inner bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting/weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (strut bottom bush) Deterioraed/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (strut bottom bush) Deterioraed/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and floor corroded in places. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted also waxoiled in places making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 148,483 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, front and rear inner bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting/weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (strut bottom bush) Deterioraed/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (strut bottom bush) Deterioraed/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and floor corroded in places. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted also waxoiled in places making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 139,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, centre bushes (strut bottom bushes) Deterioraed/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, front and rear inner bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and floor corroded in places. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted also waxoiled in places making full assessment difficult. . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 139,281 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes waxoiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, centre bushes (strut bottom bushes) Deterioraed/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside, front and rear inner bushes deteriorated/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arm bushes deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and floor corroded in places. Inner wheel arch liners, outer sill covers and full undertrays fitted also waxoiled in places making full assessment difficult. . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,535 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 124,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 123,633 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2018 109,972 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 109,923 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,125 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 100,554 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,193 miles

Offside Rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 80,366 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 68,237 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,442 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 44,803 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,643 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,672 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 22,197 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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DK06 YEC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DK06 YEC, 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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DK06 YEC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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