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GV56 DLD

2006 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,190 mi
Last recorded178,190 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 DLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 178,190 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 171,455 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 166,196 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 157,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 235,897 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2019 235,897 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 136,105 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 136,044 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour test aborted due to excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged and cut on outer sidewall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2018 129,565 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brakes squeal when RBT

Pass 30 Dec 2016 122,447 miles

Slight smoke at idle

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 112,595 miles

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 112,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Dec 2014 96,288 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 86,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 76,159 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 63,388 miles

Slight damage to fuel pipes in engine bay.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 50,506 miles

condensation in offside headlight

Fail 15 Sep 2009 39,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 39,638 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 2008 27,033 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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GV56 DLD is a 2006 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV56 DLD, 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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GV56 DLD is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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