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DX56 OVB

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,754 mi
Last recorded148,754 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 OVB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2024 148,754 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded but not considered weakened

Pass 8 Jul 2023 144,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2023 144,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 137,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 132,705 miles

os outer cv boot is weeping

play in ns and os lower ball joints

wipers

Pass 9 Sep 2019 128,497 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 128,497 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all top arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 122,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,399 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,399 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rears (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 113,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,562 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 98,253 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 85,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,464 miles

Front wipers smearing and noisey in operation.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2012 84,464 miles

Front wipers smearing and noisey in operation.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,962 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 78,805 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 78,756 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 63,927 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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 OVB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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