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MJ56 VPO

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,522 mi
Last recorded231,522 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 VPO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 231,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 219,780 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 209,339 miles

brake pad warning light on

engine tray insecure

n/s/f shock has a small leak

o/s/f shock has a moderate leak

Fail 11 Sep 2020 209,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning light on

engine tray insecure

n/s/f shock has a small leak

o/s/f shock has a moderate leak

Pass 19 Sep 2019 194,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 194,392 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 175,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 175,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 156,915 miles

Offside Front shocker has slight leak

front upper suspension arms bushes perished

Fail 12 Sep 2017 156,915 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front shocker has slight leak

front upper suspension arms bushes perished

Pass 9 Sep 2016 138,412 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 133,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 126,589 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 120,079 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

cracks in nearside front tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2013 120,079 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cracks in nearside front tyre on inner sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2012 114,056 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low and badly cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,553 miles

fuel pipes at fuel filter damaged[cords visible but no leaks]

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged[no cords visible]

Fail 14 Oct 2011 108,553 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fuel pipes at fuel filter damaged[cords visible but no leaks]

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged[no cords visible]

Pass 12 Nov 2010 79,687 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn and pitted/corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 79,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

rear discs worn and pitted/corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 47,854 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 VPO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MJ56 VPO, 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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What year was MJ56 VPO registered?

MJ56 VPO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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