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NX56 OFS

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,761 mi
Last recorded159,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 OFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 159,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2023 152,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 146,824 miles

OSR exhaust heat-shield (protecting fuel filler pipes) slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear axle flexi's have corrosion to both ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread writing starting to fade slightly (0.1 (b))

Slight play within OSF inner tie rod / ball joint

Fail 12 Aug 2022 146,824 miles

OSR exhaust heat-shield (protecting fuel filler pipes) slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear axle flexi's have corrosion to both ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread writing starting to fade slightly (0.1 (b))

Slight play within OSF inner tie rod / ball joint

Fail 11 Jul 2022 146,759 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split around small retaining clip ( tri-lobe design (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 bulges on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level close to minimum mark in reservoir

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn to approximately 3mm remaining and worn heavily on shoulders, also worn on outer wall and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

OSR exhaust heat-shield (protecting fuel filler pipes) slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear axle flexi's have corrosion to both ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread writing starting to fade slightly (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 142,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH rear flexi ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 138,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot cracking around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 138,364 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded as exhaust system splits (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER tyre wall bulging at multiple points (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSR heat shield slightly insecure but unlikely to become fully detached

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot cracking around small clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 135,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2019 135,235 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2018 126,128 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses starting to crack

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2018 126,128 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroding on inside

o/s/r and n/s/r brake hoses starting to crack

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,336 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated brake hose cracking slightly (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 111,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 111,270 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 109,453 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,204 miles

both rear tyre's distorting on inner egde

Fail 25 Sep 2013 87,204 miles

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

both rear tyre's distorting on inner egde

Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2011 55,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 32,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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NX56 OFS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NX56 OFS, 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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NX56 OFS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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