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FY56 GJU

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,567 mi
Last recorded126,567 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GJU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 126,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

signs of coolant leak

Fail 4 Sep 2025 126,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

signs of coolant leak

Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,052 miles

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

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

alternator pulley seized

Fail 11 Sep 2024 125,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

alternator pulley seized

Pass 4 Sep 2023 119,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMP LENS CLOUDY (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 118,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,705 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 116,704 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSHES SPLIT AND WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 115,320 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,462 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 110,330 miles

damage to front tyres outer side wall cords not visable

front tyres close to wear bars

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 18 Sep 2017 107,189 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer side walls cords not vissable

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

rear brake pads appear to be getting low

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 21 Sep 2016 102,726 miles

damage to n/s/r tyre outer rim saver cords not visable

n/s washer jet partialy blocked

o/s/r brake pads appear to be getting low

some movement in o/s/f suspension rear lower arm inner bush

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,990 miles

Damage to n/s/r tyre rim saver rear tyres deteriating

Engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r tyre rim saver / rear tyres starting to deteriate

Fail 17 Sep 2014 91,946 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to n/s/r tyre rim saver / rear tyres starting to deteriate

Pass 19 Sep 2013 86,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,362 miles

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/ max

rear brake discs pads getting very low

some corosion to front brake discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,926 miles

brake fluid level between min/ max

rear brake discs pads getting very low

some corosion to front brake discs

vehicle tested under wet conditions

Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,410 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,287 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 GJU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJU, 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 FY56 GJU registered?

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

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