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OV56 EJL

2006 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,870 mi
Last recorded213,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 EJL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 213,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil level below minimum,light on dash (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low pad,brake slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both nearside and offside rear upper flexi pipes perishing/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 206,225 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 200,643 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 192,538 miles

EML ON

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 192,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ENGINE ()

EML ON

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 181,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 169,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 151,738 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 151,668 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 1 Mar 2014 130,929 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 128,191 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 119,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 90,468 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 90,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake fluid getting low

nsf tyre worn on inner edge and wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2009 65,318 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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OV56 EJL is a 2006 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV56 EJL, 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 OV56 EJL registered?

OV56 EJL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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