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EX56 JRU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,967 mi
Last recorded177,967 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 JRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 177,967 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 167,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 167,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 162,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 153,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 153,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bump stop split (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 148,436 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2019 148,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2018 135,220 miles

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

wipers smearing and split but still clears screen

Fail 18 Jan 2018 135,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wipers smearing and split but still clears screen

Pass 4 Jan 2017 117,663 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 113,634 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,663 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 102,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,427 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,487 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 79,840 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,477 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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EX56 JRU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX56 JRU, 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 EX56 JRU registered?

EX56 JRU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is EX56 JRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 JRU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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