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GV56 TFN

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

207,841 mi
Last recorded207,841 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 TFN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 207,841 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively + surface rust on brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + brake pads on this side are 3-4mm approx ( worn lower that the offside ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + upper suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 203,533 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 197,454 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 197,454 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front tyres worn to limits and below/ Poor condition............ (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv Both Rear tyres getting worn and scrubbed /perished to outer sidewalls................... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 190,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres getting low to limits/ worn in treads.......... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 190,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside front track rod end /dust cover badly split.......... (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Offside rear Shock absorber leaking poor condition......... (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv both front tyres getting low to limits/ worn in treads.......... (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Adv nearside rear shock absorber getting weak........ (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 183,964 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 183,962 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

rear wheels touching suspension/body on full extension.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 173,866 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 173,866 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 165,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp inop

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 165,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tail lamp inop

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 156,171 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 148,990 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 148,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,325 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 122,333 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 122,333 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 108,256 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 79,846 miles

ESP light on

Pass 30 Nov 2010 64,763 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,745 miles

nearside and offside front wipers smear slightly

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 TFN is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN registered?

GV56 TFN is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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