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OE56 BWY

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 BWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 68,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 63,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 58,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 55,229 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 55,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,427 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 47,406 miles

Brake pad warning light on.

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 47,381 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on.

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,496 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,828 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,559 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 29,139 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 27,815 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,017 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 24,305 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,370 miles

Front Tyre Sidewalls Damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 17,284 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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OE56 BWY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE56 BWY, 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 OE56 BWY registered?

OE56 BWY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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