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DV56 EXT

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,822 mi
Last recorded160,822 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV56 EXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 160,822 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 156,818 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 156,805 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 156,776 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 149,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre thin outer

offside front tyre very worn inner

offside headlight pattern weak

offside rear shock absorber signs of fluid loss

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 6 Jan 2014 149,274 miles

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

Offside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Engine management light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre thin outer

offside front tyre very worn inner

offside headlight pattern weak

offside rear shock absorber signs of fluid loss

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Oct 2012 140,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2011 129,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 129,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 119,943 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 119,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 109,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 109,962 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 EXT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EXT, 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 EXT registered?

DV56 EXT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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