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FG56 AWJ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,110 mi
Last recorded177,110 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 AWJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 177,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 177,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 154,750 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 153,273 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 153,265 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 152,475 miles

knocking noise on front end

noise on rear brakes

Fail 27 Jul 2020 152,475 miles

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

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

knocking noise on front end

noise on rear brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2019 138,775 miles

Front brake discs have ridges on

knocking noise on suspension

Fail 28 Mar 2019 138,775 miles

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

Front brake discs have ridges on

knocking noise on suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2018 126,576 miles

Offside sun visor clip broken

wheel nuts missing new in car

Fail 6 Apr 2018 126,576 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside sun visor clip broken

wheel nuts missing new in car

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,154 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 110,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 103,701 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,832 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,386 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 82,170 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 71,068 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 71,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 64,160 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,701 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FG56 AWJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FG56 AWJ, 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 FG56 AWJ registered?

FG56 AWJ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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