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FT56 DGV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,439 mi
Last recorded165,439 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT56 DGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 165,439 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 165,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 160,157 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 160,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 155,474 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front bushes showing signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 150,269 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 143,496 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 143,496 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,827 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 132,814 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre very close to edge ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,325 miles

tracktion control light on

Fail 10 Nov 2015 120,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

tracktion control light on

Pass 1 Dec 2014 107,571 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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FT56 DGV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FT56 DGV, 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 FT56 DGV registered?

FT56 DGV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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