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EO56 XCA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,093 mi
Last recorded154,093 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 XCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 154,093 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 151,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 147,449 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 147,179 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 142,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet strut not holding bonnet up

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,117 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,216 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 137,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 135,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread block. Does not meet fail criteria.

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

Spare tyre defective Do not use. ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 135,956 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has cracks in tread block. Does not meet fail criteria.

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

Spare tyre defective Do not use. ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 131,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 131,650 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 120,550 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 110,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,092 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,746 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,143 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,782 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,951 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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EO56 XCA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO56 XCA, 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 EO56 XCA registered?

EO56 XCA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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