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FV56 JWL

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

172,307 mi
Last recorded172,307 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 JWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 172,307 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 172,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 166,846 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

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

Slight play ns rackend...sill and underside covers fitted...osf tyre edge wear...

Fail 10 Oct 2017 166,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

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

Slight play ns rackend...sill and underside covers fitted...osf tyre edge wear...

Pass 31 Oct 2016 160,094 miles

front discs worn.

nearside inner rack joint has some wear

Pass 17 Sep 2015 150,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 150,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 138,950 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 138,950 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 129,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 128,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Feb 2012 137,503 miles

covers under vehicle

front pads wearing low

front tyres wqearing low

nsr tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Nov 2010 134,339 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 134,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 100,514 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 100,514 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Fail 27 Nov 2009 98,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JWL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JWL, 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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FV56 JWL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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