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AJ56 DRO

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 DRO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 151,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 135,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 118,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 111,528 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,597 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 92,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 68,624 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,624 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,450 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms mounting bush on limit for MOT test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms mounting bush on limit for MOT test (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2015 59,450 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad wear warning light on

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs severly worn/lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms mounting bush on limit for MOT test (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arms mounting bush on limit for MOT test (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2014 51,985 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 51,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,144 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 37,362 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 30,535 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 21,601 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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AJ56 DRO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ56 DRO, 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 AJ56 DRO registered?

AJ56 DRO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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