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AC56 ENG

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,718 mi
Last recorded203,718 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 ENG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 203,718 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 7 Nov 2025 203,714 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2024 194,179 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 194,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 184,848 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 175,360 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 162,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 156,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 143,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 134,676 miles

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 23 Nov 2015 119,234 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 108,061 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre not to cords

Pass 11 Jul 2013 102,480 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not all led lights working in nearside number plate lamp. but enough for pass

Fail 10 Aug 2012 96,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

not all led lights working in nearside number plate lamp. but enough for pass

Pass 16 Nov 2011 90,343 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,719 miles

condition of nearside and offside rear tyres

Pass 17 Dec 2009 61,211 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 58,853 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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AC56 ENG is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel 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 AC56 ENG, 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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AC56 ENG is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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