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MX56 XYL

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,401 mi
Last recorded136,401 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 XYL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 136,401 miles

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Dec 2019 136,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Nov 2018 118,314 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 118,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 100,133 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 100,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

both front all four suspensions arms bushes starting to split

slight play in n/s/ steering arm

Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,550 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,850 miles

Front all four top arm suspension bushes starting to crack

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,655 miles

cracking on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 56,705 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,730 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 42,556 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,311 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to visually check under engine bay , sills and floorpan due to covers.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,031 miles

n.s.f tyre 3mm + slight loss of shape on inner edge

n.s.r and o.s.r slight loss of shape on inner edge + slight cracking in tread

o.s.f tyre 3mm + slight loss of shape on inner edge + slight cracking in tread

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2009 28,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n.s.f tyre 3mm + slight loss of shape on inner edge

n.s.r and o.s.r slight loss of shape on inner edge + slight cracking in tread

o.s.f tyre 3mm + slight loss of shape on inner edge + slight cracking in tread

stone chips in windscreen

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 XYL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MX56 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

MX56 XYL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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