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ET55 GMU

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,899 mi
Last recorded90,899 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET55 GMU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all attached arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,114 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 85,891 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 80,506 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,444 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked but Lettering can still be read

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 65,472 miles

Emissions failed first time but passed the seconed time.

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake cable support rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake cable support rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Emissions failed first time but passed the seconed time.

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Brake cable support rusty

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall

Offside Rear Brake cable support rusty

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 60,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted

cut in tyre wall nearside rear

slight surface cracks on rear flexi hoses

Pass 13 Mar 2015 54,801 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre has a cut in outer sidewall, no cord showing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,659 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2013 45,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,073 miles

Rear brake pads on 1.5mm wear limit.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,384 miles

Both rear tyres are perished (due to age).

Fail 4 Mar 2009 20,609 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 20,609 miles

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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ET55 GMU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET55 GMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET55 GMU registered?

ET55 GMU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is ET55 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET55 GMU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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