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GL56 LXB

2006 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,443 mi
Last recorded182,443 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 LXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 182,443 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 177,263 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 170,292 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 165,857 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 156,977 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 150,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 136,722 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 125,652 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 115,358 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,706 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 90,453 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 66,709 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 66,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (connected to shock absorber) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (connected to shock absorber) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 43,147 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 43,147 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 30,453 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 24,927 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 20,506 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 11,472 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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GL56 LXB is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GL56 LXB, 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 GL56 LXB registered?

GL56 LXB is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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