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AY56 XNU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,708 mi
Last recorded118,708 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY56 XNU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,708 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,708 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 112,588 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 105,223 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 102,485 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 102,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,033 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,764 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 89,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 85,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 78,528 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 71,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside front upper control arms rubber bush slightly deteriorated

both offside front upper control arms rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 58,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres low tread and o/s front damaged in side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,155 miles

front os tyre split in sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2010 43,984 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 36,532 miles

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

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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AY56 XNU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY56 XNU, 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 AY56 XNU registered?

AY56 XNU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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