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LC56 RXA

2006 Audi RS4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,247 mi
Last recorded173,247 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 RXA
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 173,247 miles

Nearside Front 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 Dec 2024 168,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2023 157,357 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Dec 2023 157,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (Marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jan 2023 146,906 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 135,313 miles

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

eml on

Fail 8 Dec 2021 135,313 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front tyres worn inner edges

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

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

eml on

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 115,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,925 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 91,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both n/s/f and o/s/f bottom/rear (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 86,731 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,569 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,333 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 46,902 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 45,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged slightly

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged slightly

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 43,870 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,368 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,368 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 41,358 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 34,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,601 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 27,876 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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LC56 RXA is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC56 RXA, 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 LC56 RXA registered?

LC56 RXA is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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