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OV56 WNJ

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,219 mi
Last recorded161,219 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 WNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 161,219 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2024 161,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low rearding (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 26 May 2023 151,959 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 151,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 143,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 143,554 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 133,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Fail 10 May 2021 133,277 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undercovers fitted

Pass 5 May 2020 125,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Fail 30 Apr 2020 125,356 miles

Brake performance not tested due to seized o/s/f brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Pass 10 Dec 2018 118,821 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 118,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 114,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 108,929 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 108,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 98,816 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,798 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 77,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 68,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to n/s/r visual inspection only

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,858 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,858 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 55,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,352 miles

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

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 WNJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WNJ, 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 WNJ registered?

OV56 WNJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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