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BD56 OSM

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 OSM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,053 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,966 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 108,033 miles

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2023 103,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 97,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 93,721 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 91,019 miles

Front Lower rear positioned suspension arm ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate nearside/offside

Front Upper suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate nearside/offside

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,191 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 22 Jan 2019 87,188 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

engine covers/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

slight corrosion to underbody/steering/suspension components

slight damage to rear bumper

Pass 18 Jan 2018 82,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section flex joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight fluctuation on application of front brakes

some cracking - perrishing on front upper suspension arm forward and rear positioned rubber bushes

underbody components soiled restricting inspection

underbonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2018 82,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section flex joint deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

rust - corrosion on underbody components

slight fluctuation on application of front brakes

some cracking - perrishing on front upper suspension arm forward and rear positioned rubber bushes

underbody components soiled restricting inspection

underbonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2017 78,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration on exhaust system

engine covers - undertrays fitted restriting inspection

front suspension upper arm rubber bushes cracking - perrishing nearside - offside

some corrosion on rear subframe and underbody components

some uneven tread wear on front tyres

uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

wear on front brake discs

Pass 22 Jan 2016 73,395 miles

Nearside Rear Heat Shield Inscure

Slight Wear On Edges Of Front Tyres

Some Rusting On Rear Sub Frame

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All Front Lower (2.4.G.2)

Underbody Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 64,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 64,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 58,353 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight perrishing/cracking on nearside and offside front upper suspenaion arm bushes

some corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,201 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 33,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,608 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 OSM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol 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 BD56 OSM, 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 OSM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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