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LR56 KAO

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

209,425 mi
Last recorded209,425 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 KAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 209,425 miles

under corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 195,242 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 184,237 miles

Dipstick Broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 184,235 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Dipstick Broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 181,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 181,561 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 174,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 168,382 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 168,382 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 158,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 146,353 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 146,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 118,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 100,443 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth-legal limit 1.6mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 78,307 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,600 miles

not all steering and brake components could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 66,313 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 57,088 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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LR56 KAO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR56 KAO, 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 LR56 KAO registered?

LR56 KAO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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