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OU56 ZPV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,753 mi
Last recorded170,753 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 170,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion particularly at the rear

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR lower bushes perishing/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres wearing hard on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 170,750 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes split on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both inner bushes split on both upper arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

General underbody corrosion particularly at the rear

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSR and OSR ()

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened NSR and OSR upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR lower bushes perishing/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres wearing hard on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 154,173 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 145,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 130,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 117,332 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 105,336 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 96,709 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,948 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,020 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front and rear upper inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 74,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre

Fail 26 May 2015 74,475 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cuts in outer wall of offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 65,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 59,032 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,210 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 52,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,693 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 37,614 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 37,614 miles

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

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

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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OU56 ZPV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU56 ZPV, 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 OU56 ZPV registered?

OU56 ZPV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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