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GJ56 FWS

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2976cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,415 mi
Last recorded162,415 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FWS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 162,415 miles

power steering pump noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2026 162,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,132 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 156,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 152,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear Tyers low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 152,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 143,857 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 143,823 miles

Power steering malfunctioning steering heavy (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 143,447 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,918 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 128,961 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 119,788 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 119,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 115,926 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,305 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 93,971 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 82,106 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 55,677 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 FWS is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,976cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

GJ56 FWS is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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