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DE56 EJA

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,242 mi
Last recorded185,242 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 EJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 185,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 179,671 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 176,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 171,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 171,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 160,281 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 160,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 157,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,297 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 151,006 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,379 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 140,646 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 132,845 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 129,585 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 7 Sep 2013 119,063 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 104,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,725 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 90,725 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,222 miles

Front tyres have wear patches on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre is cracking in the centre of the tyre

Rear brake discs slightly lipped

Rear washer not working

Pass 19 Oct 2009 47,773 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 47,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 EJA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE56 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

DE56 EJA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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