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OV56 VDO

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VDO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,129 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 102,351 miles

Under tray fitted at time of test

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 102,351 miles

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

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

Under tray fitted at time of test

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 96,040 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 89,939 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 83,808 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 83,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,601 miles

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

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges and is cracking on outer tread

Pass 30 Aug 2012 66,672 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,672 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,176 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 59,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,486 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 50,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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 VDO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VDO, 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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OV56 VDO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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