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EF56 AEJ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

116,774 mi
Last recorded116,774 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 AEJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,774 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 114,961 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 114,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 113,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 122,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 106,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,481 miles

Near side front tyre wearing close to wear indicator

Pass 4 Dec 2018 97,336 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,671 miles

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

Front Nearside & Offside Tyres cracked & perished on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,823 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 85,823 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,261 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,845 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 53,548 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 45,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 36,854 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 28,555 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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EF56 AEJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EF56 AEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF56 AEJ?

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What year was EF56 AEJ registered?

EF56 AEJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is EF56 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF56 AEJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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