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BN56 PNZ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,521 mi
Last recorded119,521 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 PNZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 119,521 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 115,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 115,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 111,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 111,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 103,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 103,705 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 101,610 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 98,485 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top arm bushes torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,118 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,116 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated both nearside & offside surfaces corroded / rusty (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside surfaces corroded / rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 90,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 93,802 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,862 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,569 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,296 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,939 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,861 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 73,913 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,778 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 62,778 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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BN56 PNZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BN56 PNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 PNZ registered?

BN56 PNZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is BN56 PNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 PNZ shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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