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ML56 CXV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,513 mi
Last recorded182,513 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 CXV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 182,513 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 176,905 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 172,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 169,186 miles

Central exhaust box rusty

Nearside Front lower suspension arm dust cover rubber starting to split

Pass 2 Sep 2022 156,086 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 106,090 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 106,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,814 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 89,814 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,876 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,876 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 60,939 miles

Offside Rear metal object in tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2016 60,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear metal object in tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,561 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,382 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 25,827 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 23,446 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,215 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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ML56 CXV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ML56 CXV, 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 ML56 CXV registered?

ML56 CXV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 23 October 2006.

Is ML56 CXV safe to buy?

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