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EK56 YJV

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,923 mi
Last recorded171,923 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 YJV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 171,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 171,923 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 165,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 165,294 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 148,039 miles

Underfloor coverings fitted preventing examination of some testable items.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,888 miles

Cut in sidewall of n/side front tyre but not down to cords.

O/side front tyre on 2.5mm depth.

O/side rear tyre on 2mm depth and cut in sidewall

Slight distortion on o/side front brake disc.

Fail 18 Feb 2017 130,772 miles

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

Cut in sidewall of n/side front tyre but not down to cords.

O/side front tyre on 2.5mm depth.

O/side rear tyre on 2mm depth and cut in sidewall

Slight distortion on o/side front brake disc.

Pass 10 Feb 2016 112,006 miles

Part worn tyres fitted

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 8 Feb 2016 112,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped clip corroded (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 21 Feb 2015 107,770 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 87,975 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 75,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 62,352 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 44,248 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 YJV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YJV, 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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EK56 YJV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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