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DY06 DVG

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,403 mi
Last recorded162,403 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 DVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 162,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both, side(s) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm(s), both rear bushe(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield not fully secured

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 158,391 miles

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

middle rear exhausts system corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2025 158,391 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer fractured on point off failure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

middle rear exhausts system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 149,203 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 149,090 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 141,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 141,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Dipped (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 135,083 miles

Bonnet struts not supporting bonnet when open

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 135,083 miles

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

Bonnet struts not supporting bonnet when open

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,726 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,348 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 123,340 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal travels to floor when holding pressure. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm ball joint rubber split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,547 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 104,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,391 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 93,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 87,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

offside rear light lense condensated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 87,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

offside rear light lense condensated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 77,779 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2013 77,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 63,153 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,908 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2010 51,908 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,971 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 DVG is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DVG, 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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DY06 DVG is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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