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GU56 FND

2006 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

181,692 mi
Last recorded181,692 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 FND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 181,692 miles

Both rear suspension bumpstops in pieces

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both inner suspension arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 181,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear suspension bumpstops in pieces

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both inner suspension arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 177,989 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure rear section of front undertray missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber coated with mud showing signs of historic oil contamination

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front and off side front top suspension arm /link bushes deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops broken in two

rear screen washers not working

Fail 27 Mar 2024 177,989 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure rear section of front undertray missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber coated with mud showing signs of historic oil contamination

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side front and off side front top suspension arm /link bushes deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops broken in two

rear screen washers not working

Pass 26 Jan 2023 172,559 miles

Near side and off side suspension bump stops/dust covers split

Near side and off side track rod end boots perishing

Near side front and off side front top suspension bushes deteriorating

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure Undertrays damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 172,559 miles

Near side and off side suspension bump stops/dust covers split

Near side and off side track rod end boots perishing

Near side front and off side front top suspension bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Undertray not fully secure Undertrays damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 163,474 miles

Engine under tray has damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear screen washers not working

covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2020 155,938 miles

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops deteriorating - split

rear screen washer not working

Fail 25 Nov 2020 155,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops deteriorated - split (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Numerous covers fitted under vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

near side rear and off side rear suspension bump stops deteriorating - split

off side outer constant velocity joint gaiter inner clip broken

rear screen washer not working

Pass 6 Dec 2019 149,900 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure cable ties (8.1.1 (b) (i))

numerous plastic covers fitted not allow full inspection of testable items

rear screen washers poor

Pass 3 May 2018 133,919 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 122,072 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall of tyre damaged but not exposing cords

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 6 Mar 2017 122,072 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall of tyre damaged but not exposing cords

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

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 15 Dec 2015 115,163 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,689 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aftermarket fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

aftermarket fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,885 miles

Off side front tyre worn down to approximately 3mm.

Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 67,334 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,994 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 42,065 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,972 miles

rear tyers wor on inside edges

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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GU56 FND is a 2006 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU56 FND, 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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GU56 FND is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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