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GF56 RBY

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,607 mi
Last recorded157,607 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 RBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2024 157,607 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 157,024 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SECTION HOLED/BLOWING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2023 152,805 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 150,337 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 144,381 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2019 135,912 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 135,877 miles

Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 130,388 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2018 130,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2017 123,991 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 120,552 miles

Nearside Front slight cut in tyre outer sidewall

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Feb 2016 117,123 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 117,065 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 110,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 27 Jan 2014 104,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 21 Jan 2013 98,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2013 98,405 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 93,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,290 miles

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2009 75,484 miles

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front wing liner insecure

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 RBY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

GF56 RBY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is GF56 RBY safe to buy?

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