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MK56 WZL

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,909 mi
Last recorded183,909 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 183,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 178,407 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 170,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 161,239 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 161,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 151,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,411 miles

Retest only by Mr. David Green

The N/S front suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Fail 30 Aug 2017 137,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak

The N/S front suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2016 126,982 miles

Offside Front tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Exhaust system welded and sealed (temporary)repair completed (7.1.2a)

Nearside Front Upper link rod suspension arms bushes are deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Front Upper link rod suspension arms bushes are deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2c)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 126,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.060 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper link rod suspension arms bushes are deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Front Upper link rod suspension arms bushes are deteriorating (2.4G.2)

Offside Front tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem is slightly damaged (4.1D.1e)

The engine oil level is at the vehicle manufacturer minimum recommendations (2c)

The exhaust system is excessively deteriorated at one point and leaking (7.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,670 miles

Battery is insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system has a slight leak present (7.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.54 mm (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre at the inner side of the central band is devoid of tread (4.1E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre breadth of tread has worn down to 2.69 mm (4.1E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 102,178 miles

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.27mm

THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 17 Aug 2013 88,714 miles

(3.5.1g)The offside rear brake pad(s) are worn below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations,and very close to the legal limit.

(3.5.1i)The nearside rear brake disc face(s) are corroded,pitted and worn

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc face(s) are corroded,pitted and worn

(3.7A.6b)the park brake imbalance has been recorded at 19%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.89mm

(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination is deteriorated

(8.3.1e)The nearside windscreen sun visor mounting bracket is damaged,but the visor is in the stowed away position at the time of examination

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Fail 17 Aug 2013 88,714 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

(3.5.1g)The offside rear brake pad(s) are worn below the vehicle manufacturer recommendations,and very close to the legal limit.

(3.5.1i)The nearside rear brake disc face(s) are corroded,pitted and worn

(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc face(s) are corroded,pitted and worn

(3.7A.6b)the park brake imbalance has been recorded at 19%,indicating that the brakes are ready for service

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.89mm

(6.3.1d)The front number plate lamination is deteriorated

(8.3.1e)The nearside windscreen sun visor mounting bracket is damaged,but the visor is in the stowed away position at the time of examination

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED

Pass 25 Aug 2012 76,337 miles

(3.5.1g)The nearside rear brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1g)The offside rear brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside and offside rear brake discs faces are corroding

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the breadth of tread is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.47mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 76,331 miles

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

(3.5.1g)The nearside rear brake pads are wearing thin

(3.5.1g)The offside rear brake pads are worn close to the legal limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside and offside rear brake discs faces are corroding

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre at the inner side of the breadth of tread is worn unevenly

(4.1E.1)The offside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.47mm

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,128 miles

(2.5B.1a)The nearside front top (front) suspension ball joint has slight wear present

(2.5B.1a)The offside front top (rear) suspension ball joint has slight wear present

(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has cuts present,which are not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at time of inspection

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection

Pass 26 Aug 2010 56,719 miles

(2.0)Undershield fitted to the front underside seriously impearing the inspection

(3.5.1f)The front brake pads are wearing close to the legal limit

(3.7.1d)The front brakes out of balance during their reducing mode are at 18%

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre inner wall has a cut present

(5.2.6)The offside and the nearside floor panels have protective covers fitted.The outer lower sills offside and nearside also have protective covers fitted

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

Pass 29 Aug 2009 44,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 44,044 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MK56 WZL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MK56 WZL, 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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MK56 WZL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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