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EX06 DPU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

206,298 mi
Last recorded206,298 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 DPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 206,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 199,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 199,011 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 199,011 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 199,004 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 May 2020 198,997 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 195,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 135,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 195,640 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged DETEROIRATED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged DETEROIRATED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY -TRAY OILY

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE -HAS 7 CUTS ON OUTER WALL-245/40/18

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES -BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE -HAS A CUT ON INNER WALL

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHES -BOTH ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 183,067 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 176,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 164,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of exhaust in places

Pass 15 May 2014 152,982 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of exhaust in places

Fail 15 May 2014 152,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of exhaust in places

Pass 14 May 2013 141,814 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 131,628 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 131,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 121,902 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 110,910 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 91,945 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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EX06 DPU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EX06 DPU, 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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EX06 DPU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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