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FE56 BFU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,712 mi
Last recorded122,712 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 BFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,712 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,342 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi's perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sleeve slight blow

offside rear sill damaged/bent

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 113,341 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi's perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sleeve slight blow

offside rear sill damaged/bent

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,257 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 113,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 103,878 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,398 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 97,397 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 86,881 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut but not through to cord/ply

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,789 miles

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

nearside rear upper track control arm bushes are deteriotrated

offside rear upper track control arm bushes are deteriotrated

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2016 79,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (6.1.D.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear upper track control arm bushes are deteriotrated

offside rear upper track control arm bushes are deteriotrated

Pass 7 Aug 2015 73,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,853 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 59,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,979 miles

eml, epc and airbag warning lights on

offside rear spring incomplete but still seated

Fail 31 Aug 2012 50,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

EML illuminated

EPC illuminated

airbag warning light illuminated

offside rear spring is incomplete but still seated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 43,526 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,331 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 35,240 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,081 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 BFU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BFU, 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 BFU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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