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FD06 YAE

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,996 mi
Last recorded183,996 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 YAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 183,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 179,139 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 174,997 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 174,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 160,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all rear lights dim? (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 160,899 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced all rear lights dim? (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 146,899 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 146,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber attachment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is going out of shape

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 138,421 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 138,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 130,490 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 122,595 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead cracked (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyre inner sidewalls cracked

all four tyres worn unevenly and close to the legal limit on the inner edges

Fail 6 Oct 2016 122,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner bead cracked (4.2.A.1a)

all four tyre inner sidewalls cracked

all four tyres worn unevenly and close to the legal limit on the inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 112,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,127 miles

passenger air bag turned off

Pass 16 Nov 2012 75,139 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 63,386 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 63,386 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,206 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight damage to both rear tyre outer walls.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 48,206 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage to both rear tyre outer walls.

Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,447 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FD06 YAE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FD06 YAE, 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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FD06 YAE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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