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LB56 RKA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,730 mi
Last recorded162,730 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 RKA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 162,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 161,636 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 159,094 miles

Slight corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 24 May 2024 159,090 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 1 Mar 2023 157,004 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 153,152 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,791 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 143,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 141,042 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 138,181 miles

Both rear brake hoses cracking slightly

Nearside rear seat belt clasp damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,938 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 120,350 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,023 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 105,662 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 79,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 69,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Dec 2009 69,367 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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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LB56 RKA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB56 RKA, 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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LB56 RKA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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