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RJ56 NBY

2006 Audi RS4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,823 mi
Last recorded92,823 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi RS469,632 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelRS4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 92,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 90,186 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 87,438 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 85,640 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))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,934 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 79,133 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,393 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 75,393 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,106 miles

both rear shock absorber have minor staining

Fail 17 Jan 2019 70,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber have minor staining

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,105 miles

offside front tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,006 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut in tread.

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,808 miles

E.P.C. light on dash.

engine check light on dash.

Fail 31 Dec 2015 55,593 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)

engine check light on dash.

excessive oil leak.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 29 Jan 2015 51,482 miles

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

engine check light on .

tyre presure warning light on.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,602 miles

Engine management light on, indicating a fault

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp on, indicating a fault

Pass 23 Nov 2012 33,986 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,162 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,020 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre has deep cut in side wall but not deep enough to reach the tyre cords

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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RJ56 NBY is a 2006 Audi RS4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ56 NBY, 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 RJ56 NBY registered?

RJ56 NBY is a 2006 Audi RS4, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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