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DY06 DFU

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,697 mi
Last recorded196,697 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 DFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 196,697 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Dec 2022 188,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 177,460 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 177,460 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothsides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,037 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 167,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 147,505 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 147,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,007 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 122,007 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 113,107 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 99,657 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 84,763 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,353 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 45,353 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 33,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 33,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,447 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 25,369 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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DY06 DFU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 DY06 DFU, 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 DY06 DFU registered?

DY06 DFU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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