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DY56 USU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,752 mi
Last recorded118,752 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 USU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 118,752 miles

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

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

headlight images slightly detriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2023 111,978 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front uppers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe and suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2022 106,013 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 106,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 97,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,244 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 87,737 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 84,496 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 84,496 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 79,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 76,823 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 76,823 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 76,802 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear discs lipped

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,599 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 65,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,537 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,381 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 USU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 USU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY56 USU registered?

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

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