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LJ56 RDU

2006 Audi RS4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 RDU
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 62,901 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 62,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,267 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 58,724 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 56,429 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 56,379 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,019 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cuts in the sidewall

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

wiper blades

Pass 11 Sep 2019 50,299 miles

Nearside Front tyer has cuts in the sidewall

Nearside Rear tyer has cuts in the sidewall

Offside Front shock has a slight misting of oil

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the sidewall

front brake pads are worn

front screen has a small stone chip o/s front

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2018 47,382 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2018 47,382 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,278 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damage

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 42,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,184 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,857 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,072 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 29,899 miles

slight side wall damage to o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,727 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)

side wall damage to both front and rear tyres

Pass 12 Oct 2009 16,819 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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LJ56 RDU is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ56 RDU, 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 LJ56 RDU registered?

LJ56 RDU is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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