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MF56 EWY

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,134 mi
Last recorded160,134 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 EWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 160,134 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 151,961 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 235/40 zr18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall been repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2020 151,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure supporting brackets broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2-3mm @ 235/40 zr18 95W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall been repaired (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 146,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 146,329 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 137,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 120,340 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,338 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 113,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 104,224 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 96,816 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,757 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,502 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 74,502 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2010 60,236 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,900 miles

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

slight cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall. not showing coords or canvass

Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,900 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing/cracking up

slight cut in offside front tyre inner sidewall. not showing coords or canvass

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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MF56 EWY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MF56 EWY, 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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MF56 EWY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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