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FY56 OAB

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 OAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 137,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2025 133,426 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2024 129,769 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2023 126,247 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 121,812 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2021 115,390 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 109,062 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 102,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,409 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

screen chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2018 98,409 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

nearside front tyre worn badly

screen chipped

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,143 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

screen chipped

Fail 18 Jul 2017 93,143 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of (2.2.C.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

screen chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2016 87,690 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

rear tyres wearing uneven inside edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,930 miles

screen chipped

Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 76,507 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 75,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 67,480 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 67,478 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,823 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,094 miles

centre rear seatbelt buckle is stuck below buckle stop

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 5 Apr 2011 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre rear seatbelt buckle is stuck below buckle stop

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f & o/s/r tyre outer sidewalls damaged

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 OAB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

FY56 OAB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is FY56 OAB safe to buy?

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