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GJ56 FVZ

2006 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,004 mi
Last recorded172,004 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FVZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 172,004 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 172,004 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 159,057 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside fuel cap lid loose

Fail 28 Mar 2023 159,057 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside fuel cap lid loose

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 141,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 139,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under vehicle, all over including rear spring mounting area, noting deemed excessive at time of test

Fail 13 May 2021 139,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns and os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion under vehicle, all over including rear spring mounting area, noting deemed excessive at time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,285 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

bulb light displayed all lights working

rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Fail 31 Jul 2019 138,283 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking also not reaching ply of cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear offside rear tyre cracking not reaching ply of cords

bulb light displayed all lights working

rear of vehicle surface rust in areas

Pass 6 Aug 2018 136,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 134,118 miles

exhaust bolts corroded not leaking gases

offside front top arm ball joint slight play

rear sub fame surface rust

Pass 26 Jul 2016 130,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 119,420 miles

Engine management light on

Engine undershield damaged at fixings

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 106,333 miles

Slight play in both o/s/f lower arm ball joints

Fail 9 Apr 2014 106,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in both o/s/f lower arm ball joints

Pass 4 Apr 2013 90,789 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 66,766 miles

Engine light is on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to checck undrside of the vehicle correctly due to engine undertray and floor covers fitted

Wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2012 66,766 miles

Engine light is on

Unable to checck undrside of the vehicle correctly due to engine undertray and floor covers fitted

Wipers are smearing slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 18,795 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 18,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FVZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ56 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

GJ56 FVZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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