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DY56 LWA

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

175,559 mi
Last recorded175,559 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 175,559 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 154,340 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE --- BACK ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE ---- FRONT ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 141,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 132,341 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2017 127,394 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,455 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)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,455 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)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 115,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 110,170 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 110,170 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,733 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 80,371 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Outer sills covered

Underbody covers fitted

Undershield fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,694 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Underbody covers fitted at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,637 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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DY56 LWA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DY56 LWA, 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 DY56 LWA registered?

DY56 LWA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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