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FY56 PFA

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,240 mi
Last recorded187,240 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 187,240 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2020 187,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 181,235 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 181,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 181,092 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 172,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 172,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Lower arm rearward bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (centre) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Lower arm rearward bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush perished (centre) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 161,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 161,837 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s/r (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 150,347 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 3 Jul 2014 140,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 128,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 118,870 miles

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 118,870 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2011 105,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,967 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 70,520 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 PFA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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