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2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,756 mi
Last recorded175,756 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 UNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 175,756 miles

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

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 8 May 2025 161,526 miles

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 May 2024 147,397 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 147,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective TRACK ROD END PINCH BOLT (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 16 May 2023 126,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 121,694 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 112,100 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 112,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 107,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 107,417 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 99,377 miles

All 4 tyres have slight damage on the outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 99,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres have slight damage on the outer sidewalls

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 94,139 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 94,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 88,882 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 4 May 2016 81,844 miles

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,183 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 63,438 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 63,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 54,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight smearing on wipers

small stone chips on screen

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,748 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 UNK is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UNK, 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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FM56 UNK is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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