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FX56 XBO

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,177 mi
Last recorded165,177 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX56 XBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 165,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 165,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 165,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 148,233 miles

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

wipers smear

Fail 5 Sep 2016 148,230 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

wipers smear

Pass 15 Aug 2015 136,667 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 136,648 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 131,242 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 131,242 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 118,475 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 110,758 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 89,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,120 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 71,120 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,232 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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FX56 XBO is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FX56 XBO, 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 FX56 XBO registered?

FX56 XBO is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is FX56 XBO safe to buy?

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