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OV06 DZE

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,799 mi
Last recorded149,799 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 DZE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 149,799 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 29 Jan 2026 149,780 miles

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 12 Feb 2025 143,418 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 143,412 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,094 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 4 Oct 2022 131,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Oct 2021 119,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 111,585 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 111,007 miles

Engine covers/under trays fitted, restricting inspection.

Nearside Front Outer 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 rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,239 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 107,134 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,470 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated replacement advised (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very near limits (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres cracking and starting to split replacement advised

turbo boost leak osf pipe

Pass 10 Nov 2015 99,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear tyre perished,cracking and has a nail in

Fail 10 Nov 2015 99,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear tyre perished,cracking and has a nail in

Pass 4 Nov 2014 96,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper not working non testable item

slight turbo pressure leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 92,026 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

turbo pressure leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 87,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,197 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,828 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,716 miles

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

rear tyres slightly feathered on inner edge

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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OV06 DZE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OV06 DZE, 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 OV06 DZE registered?

OV06 DZE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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