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MX56 XDU

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,820 mi
Last recorded154,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 154,820 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 150,243 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 150,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 148,448 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 146,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 145,305 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 144,390 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 143,652 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 142,225 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 140,189 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 138,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 134,270 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 133,312 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 128,098 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2012 125,321 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,280 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs cracking

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 6 Oct 2011 104,278 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs cracking

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,703 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,703 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 60,655 miles

nearside front under floor cover broken.

non original front flexi brake hoses fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 60,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside front under floor cover broken.

non original front flexi brake hoses fitted.

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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MX56 XDU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 4,163cc petrol 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 MX56 XDU, 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 MX56 XDU registered?

MX56 XDU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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