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MX56 YDY

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,935 mi
Last recorded147,935 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 147,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 147,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 144,402 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 144,402 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 141,766 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 139,679 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 137,778 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 135,695 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 134,308 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 131,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 129,403 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 129,082 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 119,161 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 106,085 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)

Pass 24 May 2013 93,663 miles

underbody fitted with plastic trim

Pass 29 May 2012 79,796 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

n/side front tyre has a small cut in the side wall

Pass 31 May 2011 63,344 miles

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim fitted

underbody trim fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,916 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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MX56 YDY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX56 YDY, 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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What year was MX56 YDY registered?

MX56 YDY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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