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NC56 DWK

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,919 mi
Last recorded166,919 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 DWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 166,919 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 166,919 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rr arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2025 164,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 164,921 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 162,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 160,672 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 160,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification bolt in drop link to short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification bolt in drop link to short (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 156,916 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 153,248 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under trays and covers on both outer sills fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 148,305 miles

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

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

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

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 24 Jan 2020 148,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

covers on both outer sills and under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,332 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 134,017 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under tray fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 31 Jan 2018 134,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under tray fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 21 Jun 2016 114,199 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 31 Jul 2015 103,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf head light has water ingress but not affecting output

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,621 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,621 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,950 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 77,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 67,925 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 58,169 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 58,169 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 50,342 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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NC56 DWK is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC56 DWK, 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 NC56 DWK registered?

NC56 DWK is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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