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FV56 HBZ

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,055 mi
Last recorded172,055 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 HBZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 172,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 172,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 163,733 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 163,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2021 147,972 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,637 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 125,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

blue smoke coming out of exhaust on idle

Pass 26 Jul 2018 118,012 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,999 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 106,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 0.4 legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 106,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 0.4 legal tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,546 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 97,546 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 92,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 75,734 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 75,328 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,177 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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FV56 HBZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HBZ, 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 HBZ registered?

FV56 HBZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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