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DK55 XYV

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,845 mi
Last recorded156,845 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 XYV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 156,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 151,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 147,377 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 29 Nov 2021 145,405 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

recommend having steering track checked

under trays, sill covers etc fitted, limiting view

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front upper arm bushes, slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tested in wet conditions

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 14 Nov 2019 140,809 miles

Front wipers slightly deteriorated but clearing screen ok

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 135,894 miles

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

Offside Front outer sill and cover slight damage

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))

plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2017 131,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted limiting view

Pass 10 Aug 2016 128,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend replace (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,120 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2014 113,198 miles

blue smoke emissions from exhaust,, recommend check

undertrays fitted, limiting view

Pass 17 May 2013 107,893 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 17 May 2013 107,893 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 18 May 2012 99,394 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 99,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 92,293 miles

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

advise operation and condition of centre/rear seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

recommend check steering track

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 May 2011 92,293 miles

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

advise operation and condition of centre/rear seat belt

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

recommend check steering track

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 59,448 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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DK55 XYV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DK55 XYV, 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 DK55 XYV registered?

DK55 XYV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 2006.

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