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FE56 STE

2006 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,679 mi
Last recorded114,679 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 STE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 114,679 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 Inner Most Rear (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 111,020 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 110,766 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,647 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,656 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 104,205 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 104,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2019 100,775 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 2 Sep 2019 100,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear arms - both bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear arms - both bushs split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2018 100,274 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Fail 12 May 2018 100,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge down to cords (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both fronts (4.1.D.1a)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 2 May 2017 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 91,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,765 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,561 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 66,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 64,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,169 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,415 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,222 miles

Nearside Front 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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FE56 STE is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 STE, 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 STE registered?

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

Is FE56 STE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 STE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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