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FY56 OYW

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,824 mi
Last recorded154,824 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 154,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,576 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 141,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 134,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2022 123,041 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components to subframe corroding and flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody covers fitted

Various corrosion to all rear floor to chassis

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion to both sides of rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 123,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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 to lower shocker mount (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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components to subframe corroding and flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various corrosion to all rear floor to chassis

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various corrosion to both sides of rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,073 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 98,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 90,570 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 90,570 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 26 Sep 2016 81,035 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 81,035 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,750 miles

Nearside Front 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2015 73,750 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2014 69,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 61,778 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 51,160 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 35,955 miles

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 OYW 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 70.8%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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