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MF56 WXE

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

177,988 mi
Last recorded177,988 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 WXE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2026 177,988 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2026 177,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2025 166,597 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside rear brake disc back plate insecure

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 166,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside rear brake disc back plate insecure

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 154,488 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 154,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.86 1/m (limit 1.50 1/m) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulbs fitted to halogen units (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer pad friction material failed and loose (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorber dust boots insecure

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 146,154 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 146,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,955 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 141,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

large under trays

Pass 2 May 2019 126,910 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 126,865 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))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 117,079 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing.

under body covers fitted.

Fail 24 Apr 2018 117,075 miles

Headlamp aim too low Bulb fitted incorrectly. (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17. (4.1.E.1)

Both front wiper blades slightly smearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17. (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Arms both have perished inner bushes

Offside Front Upper Arms both have perished inner bushes

Rear Inner pads worn low

Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Arms both have perished inner bushes

Offside Front Upper Arms both have perished inner bushes

Rear Inner pads worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,904 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,684 miles

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

emissions to clean to read

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,259 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 75,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,992 miles

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2013 64,992 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 52,992 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 40,994 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 40,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,520 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 30,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 WXE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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