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MA56 ZDU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,995 mi
Last recorded253,995 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 ZDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 253,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 253,909 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 236,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 222,972 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 201,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around egr area in engine bay (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre as heavy kerbing damage to sidewall

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated both arms

Nearside Front tyre has heavy inner shoulder wear and is close to wearing through tyre carcass

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated both arms

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

rear wiper inoperative

Fail 6 Dec 2016 201,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around egr area in engine bay (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre as heavy kerbing damage to sidewall

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated both arms

Nearside Front tyre has heavy inner shoulder wear and is close to wearing through tyre carcass

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated both arms

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leaks

rear wiper inoperative

Pass 1 Dec 2015 176,660 miles

Both front tyres have damage to side walls

Both rear brake hose are perished

N/S/F both top arm bushes are perished

N/S/F lower front ball joint has slight play

O/S/F both top arm bushes are perished

O/S/F lower Front arm ball joint has slight play

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge 235/40 ZR18

O/S/R brake discs badly scored

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 176,660 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres have damage to side walls

Both rear brake hose are perished

N/S/F both top arm bushes are perished

N/S/F lower front ball joint has slight play

O/S/F both top arm bushes are perished

O/S/F lower Front arm ball joint has slight play

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge 235/40 ZR18

O/S/R brake discs badly scored

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40 ZR18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 151,629 miles

HEAVY OIL LEAK ON O/S OF ENGINE, APPEARS TO BE HIGH UP (TURBO FEED PIPE AREA ??)

SERVICE LAMP ON

TYRE 235/40/Z18

advise new wiper blades next service

o/s/f brake has 20kg fluctuation. front brake pads appear to have been fitted dry

o/s/r upper brake flexi ferrel corroded

slight belt squeel on full lock

stonechip zone a

Fail 10 Dec 2014 151,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

HEAVY OIL LEAK ON O/S OF ENGINE, APPEARS TO BE HIGH UP (TURBO FEED PIPE AREA ??)

SERVICE LAMP ON

TYRE 235/40/Z18

advise new wiper blades next service

o/s/f brake has 20kg fluctuation. front brake pads appear to have been fitted dry

o/s/r upper brake flexi ferrel corroded

slight belt squeel on full lock

stonechip zone a

Pass 7 Dec 2013 132,814 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 128,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 109,767 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 109,741 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 77,775 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,150 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 ZDU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZDU, 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 ZDU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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