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FE56 LFW

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,899 mi
Last recorded191,899 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 LFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2026 191,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2026 191,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2025 187,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre silencer outer skin peeling but not leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2024 185,067 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

general under body rust

Fail 19 Aug 2024 185,067 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer wing corroded

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

general under body rust

Pass 12 Aug 2023 176,573 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2022 167,387 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 167,387 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER SKIN CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 160,545 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 160,493 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 153,140 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 153,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 144,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 135,160 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 16 Aug 2017 120,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 116,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,080 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 97,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 86,158 miles

condensation in nearside rear light unit

nearside rear tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light illuminated

Fail 12 Sep 2011 75,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 9 Sep 2010 69,393 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f brake squeel

n/s/r tyre warp + 2mm

Pass 7 Sep 2009 52,726 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f brake squeel

n/s/r tyre warp + 2mm

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 LFW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LFW, 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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What year was FE56 LFW registered?

FE56 LFW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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