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FM56 SLU

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

192,605 mi
Last recorded192,605 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 192,605 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 192,603 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to misfire under acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 192,587 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 192,582 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 190,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 186,939 miles

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2019 177,206 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 167,636 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2018 167,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,694 miles

all brake discs corroded and worn badly

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 7 Dec 2016 148,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs corroded and worn badly

rear brake pads 3/4 worn

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 23 Oct 2015 132,890 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,304 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 79,253 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 67,686 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 49,918 miles

cut to o/s/r tyre outer sidewall no cord showing

Pass 21 Sep 2010 42,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,055 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 SLU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM56 SLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM56 SLU?

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What year was FM56 SLU registered?

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

Is FM56 SLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 SLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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