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DG56 EFW

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,810 mi
Last recorded138,810 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 EFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 138,810 miles

under try fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2025 133,909 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 133,909 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2024 130,896 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 127,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 120,428 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 120,424 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 119,163 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 119,163 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 115,487 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 115,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Where it connects to Strut. Worn away. Marked in Yellow chalk. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward facing Arm. Outer Ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear facing Arm. Outer Balljoint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 114,239 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 114,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,800 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 102,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 95,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 84,887 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,489 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,764 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front discs badly corroded on outer face

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,895 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,914 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 22,127 miles

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 EFW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DG56 EFW, 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 DG56 EFW registered?

DG56 EFW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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