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FV56 DXT

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,034 mi
Last recorded143,034 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DXT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 143,034 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 128,395 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 128,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,518 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 107,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 104,308 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators down centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators down centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,302 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Near side rear brake showing signs of being hot

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators down centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to wear indicators down centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 99,406 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 95,421 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,271 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 91,093 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 86,452 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 86,451 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn close to wear indicators

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both sides front tyres wearing close to tread ẁear indicators

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,542 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,889 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 16 Jan 2012 37,979 miles

off side rear tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 16 Jan 2012 37,979 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,445 miles

both rear tyres feathered

Fail 12 Jan 2011 30,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres feathered

off side rear brake disc scored

Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,978 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking inbetween tread.

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 DXT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DXT, 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 DXT registered?

FV56 DXT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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