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DV56 ELW

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

227,544 mi
Last recorded227,544 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 ELW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 227,544 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 213,456 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 203,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 203,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 191,686 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 173,279 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 157,832 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear are cracking on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 157,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear are cracking on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 147,879 miles

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

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

under body plastic covers

Pass 1 Dec 2018 134,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 120,768 miles

plastic covers

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,705 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,667 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,369 miles

front discs are slightly corroded

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to core (3.6.B.4d)

front discs are slightly corroded

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Dec 2014 102,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2013 101,347 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 7 Dec 2013 101,347 miles

front and rear discs are worn

Pass 7 Dec 2012 98,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Dec 2012 98,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,647 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 88,633 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,297 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 62,559 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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DV56 ELW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DV56 ELW, 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 DV56 ELW registered?

DV56 ELW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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