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OU56 YGM

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,674 mi
Last recorded89,674 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 YGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2025 89,674 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35 r 19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,743 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack on inner wall. 335/35 r 19 R.F.T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,214 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 85,214 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side. (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from turbo pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 83,480 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 80,996 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 77,827 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 70,674 miles

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

general age related light corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

general age related light corrosion

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,335 miles

All Brake disks corroded

N/S fog light inop

O/S number plate light inop

Fail 29 May 2018 70,330 miles

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

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,435 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance eyelevel light slightly dull (1.2.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 66,435 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance eyelevel light slightly dull (1.2.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 61,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 61,253 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,433 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 56,433 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 49,287 miles

Airbag warning lamp shows fault

Fail 14 Dec 2012 49,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Airbag warning lamp shows fault

Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,543 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,350 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,830 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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OU56 YGM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 OU56 YGM, 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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OU56 YGM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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