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DG56 EFA

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EFA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2025 121,918 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 120,763 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 120,022 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 118,818 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 112,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 98,754 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All just over wear bars and starting to perish within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 98,754 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All just over wear bars and starting to perish within tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 80,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 80,009 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,311 miles

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

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)

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,461 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,419 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,163 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 51,374 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,283 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 33,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 25,799 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)

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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DG56 EFA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DG56 EFA, 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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DG56 EFA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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