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NL56 AXF

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,989 mi
Last recorded154,989 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 AXF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 154,989 miles

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Fail 12 May 2025 154,897 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 2 May 2024 135,321 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 May 2024 135,321 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,432 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 102,427 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 91,093 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 86,242 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2020 86,240 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 79,094 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 68,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,548 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,548 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,098 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,055 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 35,272 miles

lower chassis covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

lower engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

upper engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

lower chassis covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

lower engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

upper engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,624 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 15,624 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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NL56 AXF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NL56 AXF, 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 NL56 AXF registered?

NL56 AXF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is NL56 AXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 AXF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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