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NL56 EUV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,569 mi
Last recorded176,569 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 176,569 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 167,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 160,811 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 153,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,950 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Nearside and Offside (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,543 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2019 125,826 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 125,826 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 122,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,540 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,633 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,850 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 75,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 64,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 52,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 40,487 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,435 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 24 Aug 2010 30,434 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 19,845 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 19,845 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 EUV 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUV, 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 EUV registered?

NL56 EUV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is NL56 EUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 EUV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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