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RJ56 CRU

2006 Audi S4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,209 mi
Last recorded115,209 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi S470,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CRU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,209 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 115,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 115,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside exhaust, Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 16 Apr 2025 115,182 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,385 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 109,384 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play req further investigation/poss hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 108,643 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,399 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,825 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 81,965 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 81,965 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,621 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on shoulders osf small cut in tread

park brake lever requires adjustment

small chips in windscreen

Fail 30 Oct 2013 63,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on shoulders osf small cut in tread

park brake lever requires adjustment

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2012 54,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,448 miles

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 29 Oct 2010 38,779 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 29,507 miles

front wheel tracking out

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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RJ56 CRU is a 2006 Audi S4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 70,806 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ56 CRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 20 years old, this Audi S4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJ56 CRU registered?

RJ56 CRU is a 2006 Audi S4, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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