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KD56 RJO

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

165,241 mi
Last recorded165,241 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD56 RJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 165,241 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer rear boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also bolt missing from centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 165,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working o/s and n/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside front and rear brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak at rear also bolt missing from centre flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Reverse lights inoperative

Pass 28 Aug 2025 163,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Bolt missing from cabriolet strengthening bar

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 163,112 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing x3 (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front outer boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Bolt missing from cabriolet strengthening bar

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear outer boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 158,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 158,874 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 154,154 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 147,738 miles

corrosion around both rear chassies

Fail 1 Dec 2021 147,738 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion around both rear chassies

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,058 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 123,593 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,548 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 115,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 108,690 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 108,683 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre valve

Pass 27 Apr 2015 102,114 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 95,331 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2013 83,286 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Apr 2013 83,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,304 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 71,304 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front top suspension link bushes starting to perish

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,594 miles

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,560 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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KD56 RJO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KD56 RJO, 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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KD56 RJO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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