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CV56 JOU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,495 mi
Last recorded179,495 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 JOU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 179,495 miles

Battery loose.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 167,647 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 167,647 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 159,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,533 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 155,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 142,525 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 142,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 133,421 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 133,367 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 124,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe directly to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 May 2017 124,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded short pipe directly to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 114,708 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 107,175 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 100,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 97,643 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 97,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,785 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,276 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,611 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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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CV56 JOU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CV56 JOU, 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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CV56 JOU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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