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FE56 AVN

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,123 mi
Last recorded139,123 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 AVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 139,123 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor holed and corroded within 12" of seat/seat belt mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No reserve travel. Cables are at least disconnected. Visual on this. (1.1.6 (c))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch condition. No sharp or protruding edges.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing to bulkhead behind road wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking around intercooler area at offside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. Hoses also split and perished. Immediate brake pipe unions attaching also fairly corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Reverse lamp/s inop.

Sideskirts and undertrays fitted. Little visual.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 12 Oct 2022 131,308 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Oct 2022 131,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm or bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

brake pad warning light on

oil on min

Pass 10 Sep 2021 120,937 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,903 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 111,627 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp reflector inside unit insecure/no adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated or pad wear (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,292 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 89,501 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 89,478 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 82,402 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 82,402 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 73,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bald inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,972 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearest front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearest front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,004 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Aug 2013 50,011 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,939 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r &n/s/f tyre inner walls cuts

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 24,059 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,238 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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FE56 AVN is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE56 AVN, 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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FE56 AVN is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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