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LX56 XZU

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,460 mi
Last recorded90,460 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 XZU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 90,460 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 88,250 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2021 84,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,246 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 75,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 70,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion on rear pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion on rear pipes (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,331 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,249 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,541 miles

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

drivers side rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,095 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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 8 Sep 2010 37,633 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,736 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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LX56 XZU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LX56 XZU, 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 LX56 XZU registered?

LX56 XZU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is LX56 XZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX56 XZU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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