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EX56 ZWS

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,717 mi
Last recorded122,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 ZWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 122,717 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 115,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 110,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 110,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,848 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 96,526 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 96,526 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,393 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 90,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 78,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,556 miles

Rear tyres uneven

Pass 19 Jul 2017 64,853 miles

both rear tyres inside edge uneven 235/40/18

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,150 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit 235/40/r18

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,150 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit 235/40/r18

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,315 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 53,315 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,563 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,840 miles

Nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,840 miles

Nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,994 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 32,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,737 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,035 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 ZWS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EX56 ZWS, 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 ZWS registered?

EX56 ZWS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is EX56 ZWS safe to buy?

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