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AK56 JAO

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,607 mi
Last recorded175,607 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 JAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 175,607 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 166,976 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 154,961 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 140,865 miles

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link bolt short not insecure at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

park brake efficiency 16% no lock ups

Fail 5 Dec 2022 140,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar link bolt short not insecure at time of test

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

park brake efficiency 16% no lock ups

Pass 10 Dec 2021 126,281 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,045 miles

General corrosion to rear suspension

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2019 119,858 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel, advise adjustment/repair

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect NS+OS And corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 117,743 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,677 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,007 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,007 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in outer sidewall

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,009 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 83,916 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres low and worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Apr 2014 65,941 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres low and worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,453 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 33,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 23,931 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,805 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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AK56 JAO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AK56 JAO, 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 AK56 JAO registered?

AK56 JAO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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