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EK56 OJW

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,694 mi
Last recorded188,694 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OJW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 188,694 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged still working ok (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 180,066 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass cracked & chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 180,066 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass cracked & chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 167,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped & cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 156,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement two upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 153,116 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 153,112 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 151,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 149,764 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 149,762 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 146,507 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 143,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,865 miles

boot loaded

child seats fitted

cuts in nearside rear tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front shocker damp

offside front top suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

offside rear light lense condensated

windscreen cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2016 138,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

boot loaded

child seats fitted

cuts in nearside rear tyre

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front shocker damp

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside front top suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated

offside rear light lense condensated

tyre size: 235/40zr18 95y xl budget

windscreen cracked

Pass 22 Jan 2015 126,851 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 126,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2014 119,196 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front inner c,v boot greasy

offside front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,196 miles

offside front inner c,v boot greasy

offside front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,949 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 89,245 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 71,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,705 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,361 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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EK56 OJW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EK56 OJW, 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 EK56 OJW registered?

EK56 OJW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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