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GY56 XAL

2006 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,683 mi
Last recorded272,683 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XAL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 272,683 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 257,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 232,987 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 232,987 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Damper gaiter insecure.

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

Offside Rear Damper gaiter insecure.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 211,040 miles

Both rear damper gaiters insecure,bump stops deteriorated.

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 210,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear damper gaiters insecure,bump stops deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 188,406 miles

Both rear damper gaiters insecure/bump stop deteriorated.

Exhaust clamp deteriorated, system is secure.

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 161,881 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 136,641 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 136,641 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake has been binding at some point.

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 110,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Slightly noisy. (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake has been binding at some point.

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,206 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 86,171 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4.mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 64,278 miles

Offside rear tyre has slight perishing between tread.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,816 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,142 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 30 Sep 2011 38,504 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

rear number plate is slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,816 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,664 miles

Nearside rear tyre punctured

Rear tyres starting to perish

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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GY56 XAL is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GY56 XAL, 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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GY56 XAL is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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