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DE56 LNW

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

172,282 mi
Last recorded172,282 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 LNW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 172,282 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 167,129 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 163,351 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 159,330 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 152,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 143,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Unable to check spare

Fail 23 Dec 2020 143,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 123,043 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 123,013 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 114,805 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 105,393 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,634 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,634 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,386 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,355 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 78,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 77,046 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,310 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 67,672 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

all brake discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Nov 2009 55,273 miles

all brake discs are worn

o/s rear tyre is worn to 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 LNW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

DE56 LNW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is DE56 LNW safe to buy?

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