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SM56 NPY

2006 Audi RS4

Grey Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,608 mi
Last recorded131,608 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 NPY
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 131,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 129,926 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 128,971 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))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 127,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 127,024 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 124,879 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 121,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,258 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 109,145 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 101,914 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 93,897 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 83,717 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 83,717 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front bottom (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front bottom (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 64,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,120 miles

Offside front brake slight binding

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,592 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,769 miles

How Reliable is the Audi RS4?

Based on 23,377 MOT tests across 1,729 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
4,183
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 272
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 201
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative 100
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 97
coil spring broken 94
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SM56 NPY is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Grey with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2006 Audi RS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 69,632 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi RS4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM56 NPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi RS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Audi RS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SM56 NPY registered?

SM56 NPY is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is SM56 NPY safe to buy?

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