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OV56 RUA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 RUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 71,010 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 71,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 58,267 miles

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

Offside Rear reverse light inop

negative battery terminal loose

Pass 6 Dec 2023 48,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 38,464 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,056 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 28,732 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 27,124 miles

nearside front tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 11 Oct 2016 26,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 26,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,023 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 23,481 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 21,733 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,733 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 20,210 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 17,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,167 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 RUA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

OV56 RUA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is OV56 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 RUA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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