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KN56 LPV

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,618 mi
Last recorded173,618 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 LPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 173,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 173,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 163,455 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Power steering feels heavier than normal.

Front Lower Power steering pump noisy.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,451 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 153,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,359 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top of rear springs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 134,597 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 134,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 131,380 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 131,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 123,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush worn unable to view fully (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected damage to excess in swept area outside zone a of more than 40mm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear arm inner bush worn unable to view fully (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rack boot twisted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,275 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 112,275 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 112,271 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 108,229 miles

exhaust poor condition

rear brake flexi pipes degraded unable to view fully change asap

rear brake parts corroded unable to view fully

rear underbody and suspension parts including coil springs corroded unable to view fully

Fail 23 Nov 2017 108,198 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

exhaust poor condition

rear brake flexi pipes degraded unable to view fully change asap

rear brake parts corroded unable to view fully

rear underbody and suspension parts including coil springs corroded unable to view fully

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,327 miles

nearside rear seat belt locking faulty within limits time of test

rear brake discs poor pitted condition

rear brake flexi pipes degraded change asap

rear number plate loose

Pass 9 Nov 2015 99,672 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge with deep cuts unable to view fully

both rear coil springs corroded at base unable to view fully

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,111 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,620 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 74,620 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,355 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 61,350 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,399 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,364 miles

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2009 29,456 miles

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

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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KN56 LPV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KN56 LPV, 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 KN56 LPV registered?

KN56 LPV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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