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LA56 EWJ

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,531 mi
Last recorded148,531 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 148,531 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 148,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 142,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front wing is damaged

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 139,178 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both socks (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play stearing arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Fail 10 Dec 2016 128,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play stearing arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from engine ()

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 11 Dec 2015 112,800 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top arms (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 99,416 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 87,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 73,896 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 59,517 miles

Rear brake pads low

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 59,517 miles

Rear brake pads low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 58,339 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,838 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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LA56 EWJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA56 EWJ, 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 LA56 EWJ registered?

LA56 EWJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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