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EK56 OUL

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,862 mi
Last recorded189,862 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OUL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 189,862 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 189,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Sep 2023 189,829 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2022 180,631 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 173,093 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 173,093 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 156,192 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake lever slightly excessive travel.

Pass 21 Sep 2018 145,961 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,967 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 134,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 123,937 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 113,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' slight chip (8.3.1a)

engine under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,401 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 88,380 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 88,218 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 68,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 61,526 miles

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

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

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 OUL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OUL, 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 OUL registered?

EK56 OUL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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