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GF56 LXH

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

148,221 mi
Last recorded148,221 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 LXH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 148,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 148,221 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 141,460 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,791 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover broken

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 125,746 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt flexi stalk cover damage

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Pass 13 May 2022 122,454 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing inner edge ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear flexy stalk casing damage

Fail 13 May 2022 122,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and wearing inner edge ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear flexy stalk casing damage

Pass 24 Apr 2021 115,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 115,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Apr 2020 112,438 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2020 112,426 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,011 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brakeshoses perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 107,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse lights permantly on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged brakeshoses perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 100,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,269 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Jul 2014 74,517 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 1 Jul 2013 63,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

winter tyres fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2013 63,381 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,978 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 45,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,601 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 27,821 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 LXH is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

GF56 LXH is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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