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OV56 JAO

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

89,995 mi
Last recorded89,995 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 JAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 89,995 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 6 Aug 2021 89,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 89,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

centre brake light not working

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 87,330 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 87,330 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 83,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bald both edges

Fail 3 Nov 2017 83,938 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre bald outer edge

Offside Rear tyre bald both edges

Pass 8 Oct 2016 79,522 miles

both rear tyres perished and wearing uneven

Fail 8 Oct 2016 79,512 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres perished and wearing uneven

Pass 22 Sep 2015 73,300 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 61,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,527 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,527 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 54,729 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,835 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 50,835 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 46,656 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,833 miles

engine oil leaks

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 JAO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OV56 JAO, 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 JAO registered?

OV56 JAO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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