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EA56 ZXV

2006 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 94,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 88,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,476 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 82,474 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 78,066 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 68,079 miles

OSR tyre tread lumpy

Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,079 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

OSR tyre tread lumpy

Pass 19 Oct 2020 62,072 miles

NSR tyre tread lumpy on inner edge

OSR tyre tread lumpy on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2019 55,278 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 44,698 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 38,199 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 36,605 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 35,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 32,399 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 31,610 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,552 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 21,984 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 ZXV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 ZXV, 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 EA56 ZXV registered?

EA56 ZXV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is EA56 ZXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 ZXV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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