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LT56 FCA

2006 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

253,105 mi
Last recorded253,105 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2006 Audi A495,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 FCA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 253,105 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2026 253,105 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 250,345 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 250,344 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine very oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 244,199 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 244,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 233,836 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 233,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 223,158 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 223,158 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 214,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 214,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 205,428 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 205,427 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 196,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 184,880 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 172,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 160,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 147,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,992 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,158 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,158 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 113,872 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 108,072 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 100,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,501 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 85,463 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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LT56 FCA is a 2006 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LT56 FCA, 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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LT56 FCA is a 2006 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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