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FD55 GFV

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,815 mi
Last recorded197,815 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 GFV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 197,815 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 197,788 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 184,775 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of shocker (in arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 184,751 miles

Central Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 171,622 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PIPE LEAKING ON JOINT FROM METAL TO RUBBER (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 161,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,995 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 160,995 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 149,139 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 149,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 137,778 miles

Offside Front c.v boot secure slight leak grease from zip tie

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 137,767 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching wheel arch trim (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre catching wheel arch trim (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front c.v boot secure slight leak grease from zip tie

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 126,133 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 126,133 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 106,058 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 105,633 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 81,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 57,877 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 29,063 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 28,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 28,210 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,412 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,321 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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FD55 GFV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FD55 GFV, 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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FD55 GFV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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