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BD56 FVL

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,185 mi
Last recorded155,185 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 FVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 155,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear limits (borderline pass)+screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pad wear indicator light on

Fail 7 Nov 2025 155,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm wear limits (borderline pass)+screw in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pad wear indicator light on

Pass 15 Oct 2024 152,283 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed full internal door card missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 152,241 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed full internal door card missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 150,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 150,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light PINK LIGHT (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 148,099 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged half the casing missing but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 148,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged half the casing missing but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 144,722 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))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 144,719 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

evidence of rear brakes overheating

Pass 16 Oct 2020 132,106 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 121,287 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 116,470 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,411 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 109,411 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 96,967 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 96,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 85,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,125 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2013 77,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 65,273 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 58,915 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 41,716 miles

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

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

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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BD56 FVL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BD56 FVL, 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 BD56 FVL registered?

BD56 FVL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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