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GJ56 WJY

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,468 mi
Last recorded186,468 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WJY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 186,468 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 173,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 166,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre splits in inner sidewall

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 166,601 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre splits in inner sidewall

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 160,131 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 159,504 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 159,205 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 147,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 147,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/40r18 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower 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 rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 135,017 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 135,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 122,944 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2015 122,744 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2013 100,797 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 91,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,596 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2010 67,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 54,060 miles

NSF tyre bald on the inner and outer edges

OSF tyre bald on the outer edge

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 54,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

NSF tyre bald on the inner and outer edges

OSF tyre bald on the outer edge

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

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 WJY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WJY, 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 WJY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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