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MJ56 UAT

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

224,030 mi
Last recorded224,030 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 UAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 224,030 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 212,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 202,434 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 189,861 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 189,861 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 179,265 miles

All wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Parking brake cable bracket is corroded and has broken but remains secure at time of inspection

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 179,257 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All wheel arch areas are soiled heavily making inspection process difficult

Engine management light indicates a fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Parking brake cable bracket is corroded and has broken but remains secure at time of inspection

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 170,132 miles

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 also has cuts not to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear fitment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 160,404 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear have minor perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 160,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear have minor perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 152,793 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield has become detached but is not likely to fall off

Pass 18 Sep 2017 146,839 miles

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Nearside Rear Seat belt not fully checked due to a child safety seat being present

Pass 22 Sep 2016 141,469 miles

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to a child safety seat being fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 141,466 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Recorded at 32% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level is on the minimum mark

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked due to a child safety seat being fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,576 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre is worn thin on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2014 117,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Sep 2013 99,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,776 miles

nearside rear tyre worn uneven across inner edge of tread pattern

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,544 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 62,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 54,196 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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MJ56 UAT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MJ56 UAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ56 UAT registered?

MJ56 UAT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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