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GU56 KDF

2006 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

183,717 mi
Last recorded183,717 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 KDF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 183,717 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 178,179 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side front ball joint rubber worn Severely deteriorated upper & lower

Fail 16 Jul 2025 178,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward arm - as marked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm also bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 175,784 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 172,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 169,872 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 169,872 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 167,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 164,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 161,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 158,727 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides front upper suspension arms mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jul 2018 158,725 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides front upper suspension arms mounting bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jul 2017 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms inner bushes staring to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms inner bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

engine oil level low also engine coolant leak

Fail 26 Jul 2017 152,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms inner bushes staring to crack (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arms inner bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working lamp plug was loose (1.2.1b)

engine oil level low also engine coolant leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 136,174 miles

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

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

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

oil leak (engine)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 113,366 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 99,846 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 89,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 89,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brake light not working

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,769 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 44,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 33,532 miles

Front number plate partially insecure

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KDF is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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