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AV56 FHT

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,041 mi
Last recorded185,041 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 FHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 185,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 185,037 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 176,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 176,864 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 168,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 168,823 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 162,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 153,648 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 153,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack and stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 140,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,877 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 99,949 miles

both rear tyres slight uneven tyre wear on inner edge

slight windscreen damage

Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,949 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise o/s washer jet adjusting

both rear tyres slight uneven tyre wear on inner edge

n/s/r coil spring suspect broken,unable to see clearly,benefit given

slight windscreen damage

Pass 22 Jul 2015 91,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 85,700 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 76,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,616 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 53,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 45,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV56 FHT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV56 FHT, 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 AV56 FHT registered?

AV56 FHT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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