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GF56 SZL

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,598 mi
Last recorded120,598 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 SZL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 120,598 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,261 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 100,176 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,421 miles

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

Front Inner brake pads appear worn to near legal limit

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted and outer sills covered

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,387 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))

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

Front Inner brake pads appear worn to near legal limit

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted and outer sills covered

Pass 9 Oct 2017 91,288 miles

Both side, outer sills covered and under trays fitted

Rear suspension hydraulic metal pipes corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,110 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,180 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 81,178 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,050 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

offside front tyre has a shallow cut

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 70,945 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth

offside front tyre has a shallow cut

Pass 26 Jul 2013 55,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 51,462 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,177 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,562 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,359 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SZL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF56 SZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 SZL registered?

GF56 SZL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is GF56 SZL safe to buy?

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