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DY06 RXM

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

221,134 mi
Last recorded221,134 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 RXM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 221,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 209,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 194,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 187,979 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s tyres in poor condition

rear subframe and front cross member corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2021 187,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and showing signs of excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and showing signs of excessive heat (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside steering rack boot twisted

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear o/s and n/s tyres in poor condition

barke warning light illuminated

rear subframe and front cross member corroded

unable to check front or n/s/r wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 22 Oct 2020 179,656 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 179,656 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 165,534 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 161,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 158,202 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Slight kerb sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,144 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both ns/os rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Slight kerb sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns/os front (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 154,659 miles

Brake disks slightly worn /pitted

Pass 25 Apr 2015 150,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2015 150,841 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres out of shape inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,306 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 137,306 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 9 Mar 2012 107,210 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 91,101 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 76,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,144 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 RXM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RXM, 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 RXM registered?

DY06 RXM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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