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MA56 LWM

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

183,006 mi
Last recorded183,006 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 LWM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 183,006 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 176,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 169,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 163,790 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 158,499 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL front/rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 158,497 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HID fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL front/rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 153,602 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 148,116 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 142,282 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 134,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 126,387 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,224 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 113,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,362 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,477 miles

off side front and near side rear tyres side walls cut.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 69,477 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front and near side rear tyres side walls cut.

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 LWM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM registered?

MA56 LWM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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