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NL56 ZSP

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 ZSP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 94,781 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 94,711 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 82,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,083 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 79,082 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 78,159 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 78,155 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,107 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished to the cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2021 76,228 miles

Center brake light inoperable

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

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,582 miles

Both front lower arm ball joint gaiters deteriorated

Center brake lamp not working

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,771 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 68,711 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (2.4.G.2)

OSF track control arm,dust gaitor,in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,418 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,910 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS and OS top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,282 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 55,191 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,824 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,001 miles

engine management light illuminated

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,001 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 4 Aug 2009 40,611 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 ZSP is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc 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 ZSP, 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 ZSP registered?

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

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