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EJ56 CGU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,094 mi
Last recorded228,094 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 CGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 228,094 miles

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

Offside Rear binding a little

Pass 26 Nov 2020 217,646 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 208,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 208,288 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely mechanism partially seized (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 191,648 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 191,638 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 174,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 174,007 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 159,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 140,528 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 129,303 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 126,663 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 111,412 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 97,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise damage to offside rear tyre outer wall! no ply or cord exposed at time of test!

Pass 31 Oct 2011 97,229 miles

advise damage to offside rear tyre outer wall! no ply or cord exposed at time of test!

Pass 18 Oct 2010 88,698 miles

Oil leak

Sidewalls of both rear tyres are damaged.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,570 miles

both washer jets need to be repositioned

engine cover is coverd with oil

offside rear tyre has a thorn in the shoulder

Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,570 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both washer jets need to be repositioned

engine cover is coverd with oil

offside rear tyre has a thorn in the shoulder

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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EJ56 CGU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EJ56 CGU, 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 EJ56 CGU registered?

EJ56 CGU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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