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GF56 ATU

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,890 mi
Last recorded135,890 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ATU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 135,890 miles

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

Front Outer o-s, n-s wings have bubbles of surface rust

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o-s, n-s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear under body rust

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front & rear (upper & lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

suspension surface rust

under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2020 135,369 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 130,302 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 124,732 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 124,722 miles

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

Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 114,904 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 105,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 69,823 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2014 90,856 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,731 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 80,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,472 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Dec 2011 68,158 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Nov 2010 59,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 59,583 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 52,201 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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GF56 ATU is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF56 ATU, 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 GF56 ATU registered?

GF56 ATU is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 21 October 2006.

Is GF56 ATU safe to buy?

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