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DX56 OEV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,911 mi
Last recorded155,911 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OEV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 155,911 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 152,837 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 152,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 145,674 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 139,965 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 136,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 136,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 132,980 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 129,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 129,975 miles

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 125,331 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 125,331 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,330 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 120,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Crack along top of screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 118,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 115,312 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 115,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 114,651 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 114,651 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,039 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,178 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Jun 2012 75,044 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 53,627 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 42,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,626 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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DX56 OEV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DX56 OEV, 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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DX56 OEV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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