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GJ56 WKB

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 3123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,113 mi
Last recorded137,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WKB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,123cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 137,113 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 127,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake has signs of overheating

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 13 Jul 2023 127,774 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake has signs of overheating

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Foremost arm - Advise replacement (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rearmost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 14 Jul 2022 117,908 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NSR BRAKE SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated FRONT MOST (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING TREAD WEAR INDICATOR (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil SLIGHT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CENTRE TREAD APPROACHING TREAD WEAR INDICATOR (5.2.3 (e))

RIGHT HAND BANK EXHAUST SLEEVE ROTTEN (FRONT)

Pass 15 Jul 2021 106,621 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 13 Jul 2021 106,596 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 19 Aug 2020 103,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 97,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 97,826 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Flexi hose showing signs of cracking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 91,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Value stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexi hose showing signs of cracking

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged Valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 84,985 miles

Front Advise both front tyres excessive inner shoulder wear

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,443 miles

Front air vent flap in front grill, rubbing on aux belt,

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre stem perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,143 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 59,480 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,480 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,420 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 50,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 39,732 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 15,906 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 WKB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 3,123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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