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FY56 LWM

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

225,846 mi
Last recorded225,846 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 225,846 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 225,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 218,393 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s upper link arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip/crack in swept area of windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2019 204,428 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 186,752 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 172,326 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 158,565 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 144,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 134,892 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/r tyre veryslightly out of shape

Pass 27 Jul 2013 115,264 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,028 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 8 Jul 2010 85,650 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,392 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 LWM is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LWM, 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 LWM is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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