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GJ56 OOV

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,029 mi
Last recorded170,029 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 OOV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 170,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Rear both tyres worn to legal limit and cracked

Rear minor wear to brake discs

Upper signs of coolant leaks but engine cover obstructing view

brake warning light on

bulb warning light on

n/s wiper blade split and smearing the screen

Fail 20 Jul 2022 169,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper suspension arm bushes becoming soft

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both brake hoses starting to deteriorate

Rear both tyres worn to legal limit and cracked

Rear minor wear to brake discs

Upper signs of coolant leaks but engine cover obstructing view

brake warning light on

bulb warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2021 162,013 miles

both rear tyres becoming worn

brake pad warning light on - brake pads not fully visible, rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded

centre exhaust sleeve clamp excessively corroded, system secure & no exhaust leaks

nail in nearside rear tyre - repairable/ not leaking

nearside front tyre worn & badly worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

nearside mirror missing due to damage

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Jun 2021 162,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

both rear tyres becoming worn

brake pad warning light on - brake pads not fully visible, rear brake discs becoming worn & corroded

centre exhaust sleeve clamp excessively corroded, system secure & no exhaust leaks

nail in nearside rear tyre - repairable/ not leaking

nearside front tyre worn & badly worn on inner edge (stepped tread)

nearside mirror missing due to damage

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 May 2020 149,197 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 149,196 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 139,954 miles

boot accessed via rear seats

both rear tyres starting to perish and pressures low

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s mirror missing

n/s/f tyre slightly worn at edges

Pass 14 Dec 2017 126,420 miles

both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

n/s mirror missing

Fail 13 Dec 2017 126,420 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front suspension lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres worn near limit

brake pad low warning lamp on

front brake discs becoming worn

n/s mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,595 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 102,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 89,014 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,014 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 71,997 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 71,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,936 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,932 miles

n/s/f/ outer tyre wall split

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 OOV is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OOV, 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 OOV is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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