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AE56 WKR

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

176,395 mi
Last recorded176,395 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WKR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 176,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,823 miles

exhaust blow

small oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2023 161,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust blow

small oil leak

Fail 18 May 2023 158,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

small exhaust blow

Pass 17 May 2022 138,401 miles

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 138,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

both front suspension link arm bushes perished/worn

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 13 May 2021 128,702 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rear(s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nsf shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Windscreen washer weak operation

Pass 8 Apr 2020 118,885 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 116,826 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 102,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 102,588 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 92,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,699 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 78,655 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,918 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 61,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,846 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 14 Sep 2009 41,849 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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AE56 WKR is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE56 WKR, 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 AE56 WKR registered?

AE56 WKR is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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