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DY56 MXC

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,295 mi
Last recorded118,295 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 MXC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover cracking / splitting slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

central exhaust sleeve clamps corroding slightly, exhaust still secure and not affecting emissions

Fail 11 Aug 2022 118,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear lower arm ball joint dust cover splitting slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover cracking / splitting slightly (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule caliper ferule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

central exhaust sleeve clamps corroding slightly, exhaust still secure and not affecting emissions

Pass 5 Aug 2021 112,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails in tyre (one within central tread pattern and one within outer shoulder tread pattern ()

Fail 5 Aug 2021 112,662 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Multiple nails in tyre (one within central tread pattern and one within outer shoulder tread pattern ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,333 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 107,333 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,505 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroded and lipped slightly ,NSR outer face also slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,992 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (upper) ball joint dust cover just starting to split however not resulting in play within ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm (upper) ball joint dust cover starting to split however not resulting in play within ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs corroded and lipped slightly, NSR outer face also slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,600 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 10 Sep 2018 94,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,922 miles

low brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,188 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Nearside Rear Outer slight tyre side wall damage

Rear both rear brake flexy pipes starting to perrish

brake pad warning light on

Pass 23 Nov 2015 84,138 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 84,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,513 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,647 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 51,489 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,328 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 28,749 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)

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 MXC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY56 MXC, 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 MXC registered?

DY56 MXC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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