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FP56 VLW

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 VLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 120,409 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 120,409 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 109,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,356 miles

o/s front tyre has damage on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Sep 2016 92,952 miles

Centre rear seatbelt stalk damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewalls perrished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,071 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 81,071 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,378 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,552 miles

front top arm rubbers worn

front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front top arm rubbers worn

front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,430 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 59,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 54,864 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,855 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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FP56 VLW is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP56 VLW, 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 FP56 VLW registered?

FP56 VLW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is FP56 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP56 VLW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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