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MT56 EFD

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

348,604 mi
Last recorded348,604 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 EFD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 348,604 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2022 348,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 335,496 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 319,309 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 187,210 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 187,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 177,577 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed

poss worn spring/shocks on rear.

rear suspension feels soft

Fail 8 Aug 2018 177,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyre sidewalls heavily scuffed

n/s/number plate light innop

rear suspension feels soft

Pass 16 Aug 2017 167,809 miles

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

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

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

service reminder light on

Pass 21 Aug 2016 157,534 miles

All four tyre valves deteriorated

Both rear tyres warn unevenly on inside of tread area

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 237,231 miles

Childseat fitted to n/s/f seat. Sill covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Minor damage to n/s/f inner tyre sidewall.

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 237,231 miles

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

Childseat fitted to n/s/f seat. Sill covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Minor damage to n/s/f inner tyre sidewall.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 222,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 207,090 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges, offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Oct 2012 174,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 82,259 miles

impact damage to nearside doors

Fail 20 Oct 2010 82,259 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

impact damage to nearside doors

Pass 2 Nov 2009 73,080 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r reverse light not working

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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MT56 EFD is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MT56 EFD, 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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MT56 EFD is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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