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MA56 LAO

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 LAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 141,932 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 136,149 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened over all rear suspension , shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 131,495 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,085 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 125,292 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 125,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 121,793 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 111,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder down to 2nd phase rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable corroded and split (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,036 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,708 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 82,735 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 57,788 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,227 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 41,227 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)

o/s/f tyre wall cutt/damaged (not to cords)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,785 miles

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 25 Sep 2009 33,931 miles

drivers side front tyre has damage to outer wall but not through to cords

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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MA56 LAO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MA56 LAO, 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 MA56 LAO registered?

MA56 LAO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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