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GY56 XAZ

2006 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,123 mi
Last recorded129,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 XAZ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 129,123 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 122,649 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 117,952 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Smokes on acceleration

Pass 17 Aug 2023 112,319 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 106,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs scored.

Front tyres wearing low.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Fail 6 Aug 2022 106,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front brake discs scored.

Front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly worn.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and started to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 102,795 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and started to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and started to crack.

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 98,122 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 92,044 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 83,309 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,024 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 65,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 57,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 48,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2014 48,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 41,965 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,896 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,896 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,131 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,845 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,679 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 22,671 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XAZ is a 2006 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 XAZ, 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 GY56 XAZ registered?

GY56 XAZ is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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