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NJ56 RTV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,764 mi
Last recorded121,764 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 RTV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 121,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 121,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,169 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CORROED (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 116,163 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 108,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2023 108,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2022 103,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 100,793 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,302 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,844 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

tyre inflation light illuminated

Fail 12 Aug 2019 94,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear outer casings showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

tyre inflation light illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 62,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr shocker slight leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,801 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,801 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 31,600 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,818 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,244 miles

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)

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

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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NJ56 RTV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NJ56 RTV, 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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NJ56 RTV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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