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FL56 FME

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,991 mi
Last recorded141,991 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 FME
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2026 141,991 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2025 139,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 139,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 138,844 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,594 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 128,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 125,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge 235/40/18

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear body slightly corroded around subframe mounts

side skirts fitted making it hard to see outer sills for corrosion

under trays fitted making it hard to see components

Fail 27 Aug 2020 125,114 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on edge 235/40/18

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear rear body slightly corroded around subframe mounts

side skirts fitted making it hard to see outer sills for corrosion

under trays fitted making it hard to see components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 120,366 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arms both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 118,143 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 113,918 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both sides front lower suspension arm ball joint gaitors deteriorating

both sides front upper suspension arm bushes split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 110,369 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2015 105,739 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter perishing

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 100,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 92,091 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 84,590 miles

advise both o/s and n/s front top rear suspension arm bushes splitting (not causing excessive movement at time of test

advise slight lip rear discs

Pass 31 Mar 2011 72,483 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 25 Oct 2010 70,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,542 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FL56 FME is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FL56 FME, 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 FL56 FME registered?

FL56 FME is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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