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FY56 LWU

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,158 mi
Last recorded183,158 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 LWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 183,158 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2024 183,158 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2022 177,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 177,994 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to excessive leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from several clamp joins (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure 2x rear clamps insecure / corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi worn / corroded

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 170,728 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Exhaust System / Clamps Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 170,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Flexi And Clamps Deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 163,711 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all bottom ball joints grease covers showing signs of wear

hand brake performance slightly low

Pass 28 Nov 2019 156,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 151,968 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 148,127 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 138,904 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 105,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 97,990 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to protective covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 94,817 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LWU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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