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EA56 RFZ

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,843 mi
Last recorded214,843 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 RFZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 214,843 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine management lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2025 201,796 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (STRONG ADVISE) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Jan 2024 194,425 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre sleeve clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge and lots of cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 183,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 176,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 176,278 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 164,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 160,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the upper arms, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the upper arms, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 160,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the upper arms, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of the upper arms, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 154,915 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front upper inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 to 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 150,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 142,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated at caliber. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 142,414 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing on inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes on both arms. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear tyre valves are very perished and cracked.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated at caliber. (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 134,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 124,947 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 1,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 116,306 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,853 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 67,821 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 46,890 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,457 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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EA56 RFZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EA56 RFZ, 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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EA56 RFZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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