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FD55 YTO

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,758 mi
Last recorded169,758 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 169,758 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both outer sills corroded

engine stabiliser worn

Pass 26 Jun 2025 163,621 miles

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

Central exhaust system has corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror has damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has just met requirements (17%), may require adjustment or repairs.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper worn

oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2025 163,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust system has corrosion

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front mirror has damage

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake has just met requirements (17%), may require adjustment or repairs.

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear wiper worn

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2024 156,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front mirror has damage

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 150,529 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms, bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bushes slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 142,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 135,189 miles

Central Exhaust mid silencer outer skin deteriorated

Engine cover fitted

Front Abnormal ticking noise from aux belt area of engine

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumpstops broken

Undertrays obscuring view

Fail 28 Apr 2021 135,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Exhaust mid silencer outer skin deteriorated

Engine cover fitted

Front Abnormal ticking noise from aux belt area of engine

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bumpstops broken

Undertrays obscuring view

Pass 6 Jan 2020 127,310 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 127,306 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 121,364 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 148,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 111,013 miles

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

n/s rear tyre has a nail in it

Fail 6 Dec 2017 111,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,728 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 98,728 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,119 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 60,247 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)

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 12 Dec 2012 54,551 miles

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 41,784 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,820 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,996 miles

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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FD55 YTO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FD55 YTO, 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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FD55 YTO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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