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J44 YFY

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YFY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 141,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2026 141,355 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2025 187,477 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 169,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,260 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 155,534 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 155,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 116,086 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 109,693 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 139,718 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 139,718 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front banana arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front straight under shockers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Pass 28 Aug 2021 135,812 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 135,812 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 129,044 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,842 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 124,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 91,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 113,715 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake flexy slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front brake flexy slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2017 103,096 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 103,096 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 78,073 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 91,752 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 91,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,104 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 86,863 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,837 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 79,666 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 74,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 20 May 2014 74,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic trim fitted to both sills

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,681 miles

nearside front & both rear tyres have slight side wall damage.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,150 miles

no full inspetion to the steering/brake pipes/fuel pipes/brake cables/ect..plastic covers fitted to the underside.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,422 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 21,476 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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J44 YFY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J44 YFY, 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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J44 YFY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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