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DY06 VKM

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

202,145 mi
Last recorded202,145 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY06 VKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 202,145 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 13 May 2024 202,145 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 185,013 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 166,453 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 159,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 150,655 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 147,931 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 147,930 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 143,005 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 138,155 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 133,207 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 133,207 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 127,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2014 121,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 114,386 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 114,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 107,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both n/s & o/s rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls but no cords found

brake padsa low warning light on

unable to fully asses outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES OUTER SILLS & FLOOR DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Fail 3 Jun 2011 101,983 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

UNABLE TO FULLY ASSES OUTER SILLS & FLOOR DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 May 2010 97,465 miles

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

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

unable to fully asses outer sills & floor due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,775 miles

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

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 VKM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

DY06 VKM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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