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BD56 ORX

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 ORX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 122,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak oil cooler/pipes

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 122,237 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak oil cooler/pipes

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 118,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 118,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rear- not located properly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 116,587 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Fail 2 May 2024 116,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking and poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 115,986 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 115,985 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 112,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 105,960 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 103,321 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 101,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyre valve perished

engine undertray damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2016 84,571 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 84,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 74,515 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 63,452 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 63,452 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,418 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 49,179 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,776 miles

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

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

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

offside front Tyre has cut in the side wall but does not expose ply or cords

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 36,863 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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BD56 ORX is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BD56 ORX, 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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BD56 ORX is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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