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OU56 ZTC

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

171,285 mi
Last recorded171,285 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU56 ZTC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 171,285 miles

Engine oil leaks.

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

O/S/F Outer sill damaged.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 171,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks.

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

O/S/F Outer sill damaged.

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

Pass 5 Nov 2024 168,526 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front tyres worn.

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

Smell of diesel in engine bay area. No leak found at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 162,045 miles

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

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

Smell of fuel in engine bay area. No leak found at time of test.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 154,772 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 143,763 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 140,069 miles

O/S Number pate lamp inoperative.

Pass 9 Nov 2019 136,089 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,026 miles

N/S/F, Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

N/S/R Tyre worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,635 miles

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

N/S/F (Front) bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

O/S/F (Front) bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

Rear tyres worn.

Smell of diesel fumes from engine bay area, no leak found at time of test.

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of the adult belt.

Engine light on.

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge.

Rear flexible brake hoses perished.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,832 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 91,102 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 81,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,261 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,907 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,242 miles

front brake pads getting worn

Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,884 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads getting worn

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 ZTC is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU56 ZTC registered?

OU56 ZTC is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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