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OE56 GLV

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,847 mi
Last recorded198,847 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 GLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 198,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 191,233 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 191,233 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 182,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S - Inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 175,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 166,957 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 155,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 155,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 148,704 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 148,551 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect O/S & N/S - Bulbs fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Left/back arm - Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on at time of test...

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush O/S & N/S (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Right/back arm - inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out of shape inner band (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit To 0mm inner band (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 137,636 miles

Both front top arms bushes are perished

Bottom Gearbox Mount Cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 137,636 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front top arms bushes are perished

Bottom Gearbox Mount Cracked

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 124,473 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 114,483 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 114,483 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 97,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 83,544 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 70,505 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 70,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Advise:Rear brake pads low.

Pass 25 Jan 2010 53,483 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 GLV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OE56 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

OE56 GLV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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