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DC56 CAS

2006 Audi RS4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

142,416 mi
Last recorded142,416 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC56 CAS
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 142,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,541 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 134,535 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end loose in hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 131,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 128,616 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 128,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 121,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 121,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 112,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 104,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 95,449 miles

Both rear tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Front and rear flexible brake hoses starting to split

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 82,005 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,005 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 71,226 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 16 Nov 2015 94,061 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 64,059 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped flexi pipe (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 58,625 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot has split in two

rear seat belts not checked (veh has load)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,655 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,270 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 30,600 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,502 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,063 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,398 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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DC56 CAS is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2006 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 69,632 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 RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC56 CAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DC56 CAS is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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