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AP56 COA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

218,212 mi
Last recorded218,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 COA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 218,212 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 218,212 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 213,872 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement the front 2 of the 4 bushes worn slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 206,512 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper arms both bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower rear arm inner bush worn (borderline), front arm inner bush worn / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 x exhaust leaks back box join , 2 way split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 194,640 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,654 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 183,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 173,545 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 158,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 144,097 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 11,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 101,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 91,443 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Nov 2011 86,533 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 75,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 55,785 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,785 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AP56 COA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 AP56 COA, 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 AP56 COA registered?

AP56 COA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is AP56 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP56 COA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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