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AU56 RCY

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,657 mi
Last recorded162,657 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 RCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 162,657 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 154,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top suspension arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 154,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bush half missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached suspension mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top suspension arm play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 147,349 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 140,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 140,543 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 133,542 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,700 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 126,700 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 116,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted and under trays

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,729 miles

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

covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,729 miles

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

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

covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to screen but outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

minor cracking to tyre tread, both front tyres

undertrays obscuring some parts

Fail 20 Aug 2015 95,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to screen but outside of swept area (8.3.1d)

minor cracking to tyre tread, both front tyres

undertrays obscuring some parts

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,616 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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,320 miles

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

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 16 Aug 2013 84,165 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,517 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 60,834 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 60,834 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,261 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,301 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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AU56 RCY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU56 RCY, 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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AU56 RCY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is AU56 RCY safe to buy?

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