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GU56 FNJ

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,956 mi
Last recorded136,956 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 FNJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 136,956 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 131,776 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 131,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 119,057 miles

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

Front brake disks rusty both sides

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

Rear brake disks rusty both sides

Fail 21 Nov 2023 119,057 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested bulb not working ? (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/4 wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disks rusty both sides

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

Rear brake disks rusty both sides

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,594 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 108,592 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,449 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 95,449 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,511 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions high. Recommend fuel system cleaned before any major repairs carried out. Plate limit 1.50m. Average 1.46m. Peak 3.02m.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,321 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip outside zone `A` (3.2 (a) (i))

difficulty in fully assessing vehicle structure - sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 82,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 82,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 75,898 miles

Nearside Front n/s top arm bush starting to split

Nearside Rear has a puncture and age related cracks on outside tread

Offside Front o/s top arm bush starting to split

Offside Front tread down to 1.8 mm close to legal limit

Offside Rear has a puncture and age related cracks on outside tread

Offside small chip in o/s of screen

Fail 21 Aug 2015 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has a small cut which had cords coming out (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front n/s top arm bush starting to split

Nearside Rear has a puncture and age related cracks on outside tread

Offside Front o/s top arm bush starting to split

Offside Front tread down to 1.8 mm close to legal limit

Offside Rear has a puncture and age related cracks on outside tread

Offside small chip in o/s of screen

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,884 miles

rear pads getting low

rear tyres starting to crack up

Fail 29 Aug 2013 63,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads getting low

rear tyres starting to crack up

Pass 22 Aug 2012 55,577 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,406 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,705 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 38,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plenum chamber drain(s) blocked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,087 miles

Offside Front 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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GU56 FNJ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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