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GJ56 FVT

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,870 mi
Last recorded158,870 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FVT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 158,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 158,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks on inner side wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 150,296 miles

Rear Suspension bushes starting to show signs of deterioration but not resulting in excessive movement.

Undertray not fully secure Various Under body trims damaged but not insecure. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 135,558 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 121,027 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 121,027 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 104,520 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,785 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 91,785 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 77,064 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 59,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,829 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,885 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,635 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,699 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 17,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 FVT is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black 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 GJ56 FVT, 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 GJ56 FVT registered?

GJ56 FVT is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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