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FY56 GLV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2963cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,267 mi
Last recorded152,267 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 GLV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,963cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 152,267 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 148,587 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 144,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 144,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 137,666 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 131,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 9 Aug 2021 124,941 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 124,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 117,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 109,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 109,452 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 101,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut not in excess of 25mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged offside/nearside perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside/nearside perished (3.6.B.4d)

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 83,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2015 75,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 66,820 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,085 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 50,486 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,027 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 28,699 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,890 miles

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)

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 GLV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,963cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY56 GLV registered?

FY56 GLV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is FY56 GLV safe to buy?

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