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DE56 FEX

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,263 mi
Last recorded162,263 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 FEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 162,263 miles

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Fail 27 Apr 2021 162,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 159,042 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 159,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 154,382 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 137,630 miles

EML lit

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,259 miles

EML lit.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 115,083 miles

EML lit

Fail 1 Apr 2015 115,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML lit

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 98,053 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 91,376 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 82,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking to inner side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,759 miles

Front Offside discs scored on inner face

Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,759 miles

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

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

Front Offside discs scored on inner face

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,643 miles

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

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

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 FEX is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEX, 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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DE56 FEX is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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