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FM56 TWL

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

198,232 mi
Last recorded198,232 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 TWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 198,232 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 198,210 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 197,032 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 191,156 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 184,331 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 176,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 164,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,544 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 146,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 146,517 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,527 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 117,712 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (both) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 113,134 miles

kids seat fitted rear seatbelt not checked

Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,967 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 96,153 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,399 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 70,120 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,974 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 TWL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TWL, 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 TWL registered?

FM56 TWL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is FM56 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 TWL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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