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FA06 CDY

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

164,340 mi
Last recorded164,340 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 CDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 164,340 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 164,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 163,485 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 157,357 miles

Bonnet stay seriously defective.

Both front headlight cleaning devices inoperative.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Limited inspection to boot area.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / Inner sill / Inner arch - By subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Upper coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Upper coils spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 157,351 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet stay seriously defective.

Both front headlight cleaning devices inoperative.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front brake pads getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Limited inspection to boot area.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis / Inner sill / Inner arch - By subframe mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Upper coil spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper control arm severely corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Upper coils spring seat. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front. (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 151,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 151,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 144,732 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 144,731 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 142,791 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 May 2019 138,832 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 138,832 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 132,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,640 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 129,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 129,376 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,599 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 114,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/s/f tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 28 Sep 2015 102,033 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,035 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 83,807 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,802 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 67,115 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,220 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,054 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 53,054 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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FA06 CDY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FA06 CDY, 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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FA06 CDY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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