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GJ56 EFN

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

155,399 mi
Last recorded155,399 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 155,399 miles

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

small exhaust blow from at rear splitter join

Fail 15 Apr 2025 155,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

small exhaust blow at rear splitter join

Pass 13 Mar 2024 149,140 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

front upper suspesion arm bushes splitting

Fail 7 Mar 2024 149,136 miles

Fuel system component leaking cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front inner rack end has play

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

exhaust heat shields loose

front upper suspesion arm bushes splitting

tyres on front axle are a diffrent size to rear axle

wipers noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2023 142,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 142,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 132,866 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear surface corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 132,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 124,151 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (forward arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 16 Feb 2021 124,151 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (forward arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides(marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Feb 2020 118,809 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 118,773 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 111,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,508 miles

Central exhaust heatsheild

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 100,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perishing

both sides, both top arms bushes

engine bay covers & under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 94,608 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 94,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 90,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2014 83,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 83,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 75,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 75,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 68,721 miles

n/s/front tyre cut in rim protector

n/s/rear unshield insecure on one corner

Fail 17 Mar 2012 68,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

n/s/front tyre cut in rim protector

n/s/rear unshield insecure on one corner

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,992 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 44,039 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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GJ56 EFN is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GJ56 EFN, 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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GJ56 EFN is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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