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DE56 AEO

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,263 mi
Last recorded145,263 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 AEO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 145,263 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 133,836 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 124,527 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,224 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 106,624 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 97,261 miles

Slight leak from washer bottle area when washers are used

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 97,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight leak from washer bottle area when washers are used

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,000 miles

plastic engine under gaurds damaged.

Fail 15 Sep 2015 89,000 miles

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

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

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)

plastic engine under gaurds damaged.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 80,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 71,418 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 71,418 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 61,630 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

unable to check all of underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 9 Sep 2011 52,363 miles

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

unable to check all of underside of vehicle due to plastic covers

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,857 miles

nearside front tyre showing signs of wear to outter edge

unable to check full length of outter sills/brake pipes/fuel lines due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,073 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm

both rear tyres on 3mm

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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DE56 AEO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DE56 AEO, 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 DE56 AEO registered?

DE56 AEO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is DE56 AEO safe to buy?

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