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DY56 NKU

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 123,453 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 120,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 120,811 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 114,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable support is broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 114,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable support is broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 108,068 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm Small split on boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 108,065 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm Small split on boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 106,090 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 May 2020 106,089 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 101,788 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 101,788 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 97,505 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,233 miles

Nearside door mirror loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 88,344 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 88,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 85,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeary

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smeary

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,858 miles

Both front top suspension arm bushes are perished

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so unable to fully inspect adult belt

N/S/F tyre is scrubbed on the face

Fail 17 Apr 2013 79,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front top suspension arm bushes are perished

Child seat fitted to O/S/R so unable to fully inspect adult belt

N/S/F tyre is scrubbed on the face

O/S/R tyre is on 3mm

Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,396 miles

centre seat has a baby seat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 69,980 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 69,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 63,590 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 54,940 miles

front nearside tyre is worn

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 NKU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NKU, 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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DY56 NKU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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