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FV56 DDA

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,372 mi
Last recorded152,372 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DDA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,372 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 152,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 142,237 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2023 137,398 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 125,092 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 120,668 miles

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

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

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 112,242 miles

Rear both rear flexis deteriorated and corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 112,242 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear both rear flexis deteriorated and corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,471 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 87,782 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,935 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 51,244 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 38,504 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 34,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2009 26,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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FV56 DDA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FV56 DDA, 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 FV56 DDA registered?

FV56 DDA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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