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EX56 ZSN

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

178,371 mi
Last recorded178,371 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZSN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 178,371 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

ride height lowered to excess

Pass 28 Apr 2022 174,323 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing ONE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing ONE (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 170,426 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 162,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,367 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 153,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH ! (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ! Front tyres BALD On inner edges and 3mm over 3/4 of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre size 235/35 ZR19

Pass 16 Feb 2018 148,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 148,667 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

offside headlight aiming low

Pass 14 Oct 2015 138,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear puncture

Fail 26 Aug 2015 138,290 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,203 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 131,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 119,544 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damaged slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 114,281 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 103,098 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 103,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 75,855 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 75,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZSN is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EX56 ZSN, 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 ZSN registered?

EX56 ZSN is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZSN safe to buy?

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