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MA56 OWC

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

203,298 mi
Last recorded203,298 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 203,298 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 194,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 188,578 miles

Front Brake disc faces corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre flat on pre-checks adjusted to correct pressure before test

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 188,403 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc faces corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre flat on pre-checks adjusted to correct pressure before test

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 188,001 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine MIL: malfunction indicator lamp illuminated on dash

Front Brake disc's faces corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 183,036 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front spot lights not working

Pass 17 Dec 2016 177,054 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 171,591 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 171,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 164,361 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 164,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2013 155,619 miles

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

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre inner edge cracking

offside front brake disc pitted

Fail 12 Apr 2013 155,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear brake discs pitted

nearside front tyre inner edge cracking

offside front brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2011 140,083 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 140,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 118,006 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 118,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 108,092 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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MA56 OWC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OWC, 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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MA56 OWC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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