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KS56 EHV

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,573 mi
Last recorded146,573 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EHV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 146,573 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,022 miles

Bonnet stay requires replacing cannot hold open for inspection.

Nearside Front Wing badly rusted .

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 131,018 miles

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

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

Bonnet stay requires replacing cannot hold open for inspection.

Nearside Front Wing badly rusted .

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 130,348 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 130,346 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 126,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner steering rack play

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 126,569 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 88,545 miles

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

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

under body covered

Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,428 miles

emissions to clean to read

Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,849 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 83,578 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

sills covered

Fail 17 Jul 2017 83,578 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour both (1.7.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

sills covered

Pass 19 Jul 2016 67,576 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,727 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,551 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four brake discs worn/ corroded

engine managment lamp on

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2012 57,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine managment lamp on

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,926 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 91,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 77,294 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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KS56 EHV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS56 EHV, 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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KS56 EHV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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