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FV56 EFM

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,922 mi
Last recorded170,922 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 EFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 170,922 miles

traction control light on.

Fail 7 Dec 2021 170,922 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

traction control light on.

Pass 28 Jan 2019 167,570 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 167,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2017 156,204 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 154,804 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 148,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 148,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 145,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,579 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Sep 2011 117,579 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,666 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 75,048 miles

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

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 EFM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFM, 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 EFM registered?

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

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