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FG56 JBU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,342 mi
Last recorded148,342 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 148,342 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 148,241 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 143,622 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 143,616 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush marked (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 132,109 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 125,390 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 108,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 101,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 99,959 miles

Engine Under Tray Fitted Obstructing View

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 99,959 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Under Tray Fitted Obstructing View

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,694 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 94,691 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 87,953 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,686 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,084 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 78,053 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 72,761 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 72,761 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 65,249 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 65,249 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,823 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 53,823 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,742 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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FG56 JBU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

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

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