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FY56 GHU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,779 mi
Last recorded93,779 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GHU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened reduced braking area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,601 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 87,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn marked with chalk, mounting to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

recorded emissions at 1.27m-1, Plated value 1.50m-1. result close despite VW OEM emission cheat device.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside 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 tread low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 80,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 80,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 78,933 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre towards inner edge ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking,no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres slight cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 77,614 miles

engine MIL light on

Fail 4 Jun 2019 77,614 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine MIL light on

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,358 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,462 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 61,700 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 61,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 56,467 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 50,539 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 50,539 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,297 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,297 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 39,482 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,526 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,047 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 21,535 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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FY56 GHU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY56 GHU, 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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FY56 GHU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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