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GV56 PBY

2006 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

256,700 mi
Last recorded256,700 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 PBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 256,700 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2020 256,700 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Mar 2019 244,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Fail 6 Mar 2019 244,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full underneath inspection

Pass 21 Nov 2017 240,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2017 240,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner outer edge

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 231,567 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 231,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 217,691 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 190,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 190,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2014 161,019 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2012 110,910 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,479 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,826 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 60,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PBY is a 2006 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GV56 PBY, 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 GV56 PBY registered?

GV56 PBY is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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