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AE56 YFS

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,319 mi
Last recorded166,319 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2026 166,319 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 157,956 miles

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))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,979 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 145,083 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,682 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 135,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 130,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 120,750 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 113,499 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 113,499 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,738 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,452 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 88,160 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,070 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,195 miles

rear brake pads 90% worn, discs worn and lipped

service light on

timing belt overdue for replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,545 miles

keep eye on tyres, fronts and left rear, getting worn but ok for now

Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,345 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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AE56 YFS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AE56 YFS, 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 AE56 YFS registered?

AE56 YFS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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