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NL56 ESF

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,401 mi
Last recorded165,401 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ESF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 165,401 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at rear flexi hose connection (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 155,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 155,373 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 146,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 146,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 132,472 miles

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

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

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,377 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 112,288 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 May 2018 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 May 2018 102,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2017 90,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 71,284 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 71,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 59,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,008 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,394 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 44,086 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 39,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,206 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,459 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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NL56 ESF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ESF, 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 ESF registered?

NL56 ESF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is NL56 ESF safe to buy?

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