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FD56 RXS

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,420 mi
Last recorded164,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 RXS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 164,420 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 164,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 164,310 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 162,651 miles

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

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

reverse lights stuck on constant

Fail 2 Dec 2020 162,649 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers seatbelt (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

reverse lights stuck on constant

Pass 6 Dec 2019 161,722 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 161,720 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 160,005 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 160,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 152,098 miles

brake pad low warning on dash on

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2017 152,098 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad low warning on dash on

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 142,710 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2016 142,546 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 126,263 miles

UNDERTRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 25 Nov 2014 107,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Dec 2013 91,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 91,029 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 74,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 62,453 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 47,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,661 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FD56 RXS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD56 RXS, 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 FD56 RXS registered?

FD56 RXS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is FD56 RXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 RXS shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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