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GX56 FDG

2006 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,923 mi
Last recorded174,923 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 FDG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 174,923 miles

slight clutch, dual mass noise

undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

scratching to windscreen

Fail 27 Jan 2020 174,922 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

scratching to windscreen

slight clutch, dual mass noise

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2019 159,242 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 142,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 1 bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 142,940 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing dip beam not working (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 1 bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 129,597 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

windscreen chipped

Fail 16 Jan 2017 129,597 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jan 2016 120,524 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 83,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,874 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 66,058 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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GX56 FDG is a 2006 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX56 FDG, 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 GX56 FDG registered?

GX56 FDG is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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