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FM56 SDY

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,339 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 102,339 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 98,426 miles

Nearside Front Dip beam low

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 92,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 88,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40/zr18w reinforced (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,525 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 83,587 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,587 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED/SPLITTING ….

Offside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED/SPLITTING ….

Pass 21 Oct 2017 77,852 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,792 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 70,547 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front top arms bushes slightly splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,547 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside front inner sidewalls (4.1.D.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front top arms bushes slightly splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 64,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,069 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,096 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,238 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 43,189 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,750 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,899 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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FM56 SDY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FM56 SDY, 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 FM56 SDY registered?

FM56 SDY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FM56 SDY safe to buy?

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