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178 DYB

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,712 mi
Last recorded130,712 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration178 DYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 130,712 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 126,987 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 124,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,094 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 120,117 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 118,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,315 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 110,281 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 107,079 miles

Both rear seat belt buckles damaged but not affecting use

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both rear seat belt buckles damaged but not affecting use

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 100,791 miles

both rear seat belt buckles are falling apart but not affecting use

Fail 8 May 2013 100,791 miles

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

both rear seat belt buckles are falling apart but not affecting use

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,282 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 10 Dec 2009 56,478 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,666 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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178 DYB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 178 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 178 DYB registered?

178 DYB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is 178 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 178 DYB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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