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NL56 RZB

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,977 mi
Last recorded206,977 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 RZB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 206,977 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs scored but perform ok (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources passenger side number plate light out (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 196,871 miles

All front lower suspension arms ? Bushes weak

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 196,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All front lower suspension arms ? Bushes weak

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Brakes pulls badly too the right on road ?

Pass 18 Dec 2018 189,294 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension bush s perished and worn

underbody corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 11 Dec 2018 183,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all suspension bush s perished and worn

underbody corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 2 Oct 2017 170,209 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 158,501 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 148,327 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 135,284 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 124,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 124,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,166 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 90,676 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 90,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,374 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,859 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 51,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre close to legal limit

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 RZB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RZB, 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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NL56 RZB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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