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ET06 DZC

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,095 mi
Last recorded163,095 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 DZC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 163,095 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 163,095 miles

Emissions not tested lambda reading too high/ due to blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,242 miles

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

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

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

minor exhaust blow

minor oil leak (sump plug seal)

Pass 14 Nov 2019 142,656 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 142,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 135,363 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 135,355 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,838 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt [worn and loose] (2.4.G.4e)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,113 miles

Battery not secure, but not likely to move due to location

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Oil pressure warning appeared on dash during fast idle test, oil level ok

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,523 miles

Bonnet safety catch siezed

Engine oil level just above minumum

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 101,359 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 101,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 101,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR FLEXI FERRULES

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jul 2012 90,903 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2011 82,129 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 67,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 67,789 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,612 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 66,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2009 52,104 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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ET06 DZC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 ET06 DZC, 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 ET06 DZC registered?

ET06 DZC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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