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DM55 DEM

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,547 mi
Last recorded157,547 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM55 DEM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 157,547 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 157,461 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 147,896 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 Front. (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 130,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various point of corosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 114,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,833 miles

all 4 front upper arm inner bushes starting to perish

Fail 13 Jan 2021 105,833 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

all 4 front upper arm inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,194 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 91,753 miles

both front top arm inner bushes starting to perish

Pass 24 Jan 2017 86,062 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 86,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,027 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,047 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 72,296 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 60,275 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,745 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,730 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 33,803 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres are just starting to crack

Pass 14 Jan 2009 24,103 miles

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

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

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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DM55 DEM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DM55 DEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DM55 DEM registered?

DM55 DEM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 January 2006.

Is DM55 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM55 DEM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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